In this episode, we unpack the meaning and origins of the term Downland, and explore how this distinctive landscape helps us better understand the geography and terrain of the First World War. We take a closer look at the Lewis Machine Gun, examining how it worked, how a Lewis Gun section operated in battle, and its role on the Western Front. We also consider the influence of the Franco-Prussian War on both the military thinking and physical landscape of WW1, before turning to the decorations...
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