It was one of the most shocking events of modern times; an attack on an a scale previously unimaginable, and a day that should never be forgotten.

Using contemporary accounts, the stories of witnesses and survivors, and the words of the victims, I'll tell the story of 9/11.

This is a series in six parts. This episode looks specifically at the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 11, and events at the North Tower of the World Trade Center.


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It was one of the most shocking events of modern times; an attack on an a scale previously unimaginable, and a day that should never be forgotten.

Using contemporary accounts, the stories of witnesses and survivors, and the words of the victims, I'll tell the story of 9/11.

This is a series in six parts. This episode gives an overview of the events of 9/11. 


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The submarine sank in relatively sheltered waters, just fourteen miles from shore. Although her front end was on the sea bed, her rear end was lifted several feet out of the water. Surely rescue for the 103 men on board would be quite simple?

 Drawing from contemporary accounts and modern research, I'll tell the harrowing story of the HMS Thetis.

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A commercial airliner drops from the sky over Africa without a single word; what happened, and how could it have prevented further tragedy?

Drawing from official reports and contemporary reporting, I'll tell the story of LAM Mozambique Flight 470

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It started as a lovely, mild winter's day - but it turned deadly, and those most at risk were the children.

Drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts, modern research and more, I'll tell the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard.


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It burned around 1.5 million acres, killed over a thousand people, and ranks as the deadliest wildfire in history. Yet it is largely forgotten, because it happened the same night as the Great Fire of Chicago.

Drawing from the tales of survivors, contemporary newspaper accounts and more, I'll tell the story of the Peshtigo Fire.

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It was the age of airships - gigantic silver balloons which floated almost silently across the sky - but Britain's dreams of an Imperial airship fleet were about to be tragically dashed.

Drawing from contemporary reporting, eyewitness accounts, official reports and more, I'll tell the story of the R101.

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It should have been a fun evening of music and dancing - but it abruptly turned into a gruesome scene of tragedy.

Drawing from contemporary reporting, eyewitness accounts, and official reports, I'll tell the story of the Hyatt Regency Skywalk Collapse.

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An incident in an elevator led to an outpouring of hatred, gunfire and flame. It was America's worst single incident of racial violence, yet for decades many had never even heard of it.

Drawing from contemporary reporting, eyewitness accounts, and modern research, I'll tell the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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A crowded ferry set sail from Zeebrugge on a cold March evening - but just outside the harbour walls, tragedy struck, and a straightforward crossing turned into a fight to survive.

Drawing from contemporary coverage, official reports and eyewitness accounts, I'll tell the story of the Herald of Free Enterprise.

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