Blood, fire, and survival; this is the brutal reality of war

In this episode, historian Rebecca Rideal explores what the conflict felt like for those who lived through it. Through pivotal battles and fierce sieges, she meets the people who defined and endured the conflict. From commanders and cavalry to women and foot soldiers, this is war as they lived it.

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