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Shackled to a Corpse 1914-1916

As the Germans and Austrians clashed with the Russians on the bitter Eastern Front, Italy became embroiled in a terrible slaughter... The conflict on the Eastern Front, which saw soldiers battle for years in harsh conditions, enduring avalanches and frostbite, as well as relentless enemy action across terrain from the Urals to the Alps. Both sides came close to achieving total victory, but faced many of the horrors of 20th-century warfare, including chemical weapons and the mass expulsion of civilians.

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  • Originally Aired October 18, 2003
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Channel 4
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Name Type Role
Hew Strachan Writer
Ben Steele Director