Britain's Boy Soldiers

Summary Britain's Boy Soldiers: In the British army in World War I, an estimated 250,000 soldiers were actually underage, some as young as 14 and 15. Interviews with the few survivors reveal how these teenagers came to fight - and some to die - for their country and how the government turned a blind eye. A 'Secret History' programme for Channel 4, made by Testimony Films. The programme told the story of the hundreds of thousands of lads who joined the British Army under age during The Great War. The programme won 'Best Network Documentary' at the 2004 RTS Awards.

S12.E2 ∙ Britain's Boy Soldiers

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Paul McGann Nigel Anthony Michael Pennington Chris Plumley

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jun 13, 2004

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : 3BM Television

Summary Britain's Boy Soldiers: In the British army in World War I, an estimated 250,000 soldiers were actually underage, some as young as 14 and 15. Interviews with the few survivors reveal how these teenagers came to fight - and some to die - for their country and how the government turned a blind eye. A 'Secret History' programme for Channel 4, made by Testimony Films. The programme told the story of the hundreds of thousands of lads who joined the British Army under age during The Great War. The programme won 'Best Network Documentary' at the 2004 RTS Awards.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jun 13, 2004

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : 3BM Television

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