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WW1 - War on Two Wheels

2021-05-07
7
en 51m
Documentary
A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.

Director

Stefan Morrocco

Producer

James Morrell

Producer

Mike Rees

Executive Producer

Simon Wear

Director

Tom Simmonds

Drone Pilot

Kirk Watson

great britain world war i bicycle cycling

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • GCN+

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