War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme

2014 NR 1h 29m 6.8

The 1916 Battle of the Somme remains the most famous battle of World War I, remembered for its bloodshed and its limited territorial gains. What is often overlooked, however, is the literary importance of the Somme: more writers and poets fought in it than in any other battle in history. Narrated by Michael Sheen, War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme details the experiences of the poets and writers who served in the battle. The work of Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves, David Jones, Isaac...

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Studio(s): Parapet Productions, BBC Arts

Originally Released: Nov 15, 2014

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary