Regimental Stories
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Regimental Stories

Chaîne:BBC Four

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S01E05 - "The Coldstream Guards"

Diffusé le Oct 18, 2011, 7:30 PM

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Description

Five regiments reveal how their identities were forged by defining moments in British history through stories full of raucous humour, gruelling training, historic battles, courage and sacrifice.

Détails

Statut
Terminée
Langue
English
Durée
30 min
Première diffusion
September 20, 2011
Terminée
October 18, 2011
Programmation
Tuesday à 20:30

Liens externes

Épisodes (1 Saison · 5 Épisodes)

The Royal Welsh

Every year, the Royal Welsh celebrate the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift where 122 British soldiers survived an attack by 4,000 Zulu warriors. This documentary tells the real story behind the epic film Zulu and shows how regimental history continues to inspire and motivate new recruits to this day.

Sep 20, 2011

30 min

The Parachute Regiment

Created to spearhead the liberation of Europe in World War II, the Parachute Regiment prides itself on having the toughest selection process in the British Army. This film reveals how its historic missions in Normandy and Arnhem continue to motivate the regiment's recruits to this day.

Sep 27, 2011

30 min

The Royal Tank Regiment

The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.

Oct 4, 2011

30 min

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards was formed 300 years ago to crush Scottish rebellion against the monarchy. It went on to play a decisive role at Waterloo. Now a modern tank force, the regiment is still shaped and inspired by the daring charges of its cavalry past.

Oct 11, 2011

30 min

The Coldstream Guards

Formed to fight against the monarchy during the English Civil War, the Coldstream Guards now serve as a bodyguard to the Queen. This film reveals how their history continues to motivate them to this day.

Oct 18, 2011

30 min

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