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201454 minPGdocumentary

WWI: Hidden Traces

201454 minPGdocumentary

Soldiers from at least 20 countries fought on the French Eastern Front during World War I, enduring the harsh conditions of trench warfare.

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Soldiers from at least 20 countries fought on the French Eastern Front during World War I, enduring the harsh conditions of trench warfare.

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Trenches filled with soldiers marked the battlefields of the First World War. Archaeologists investigate sites along the French Eastern Front to reveal daily life during the conflict. Their findings offer insights into the experiences of soldiers from at least 20 countries. The documentary runs for 54 minutes, providing a deeper understanding of life amid the chaos of war, a century after the events unfolded.

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