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A bridge too far

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The end of World War I . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The Siege of Jerusalem: Crusade and Conquest in 1099

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From William Pitt to American football

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The Lancaster Bomber: the plane that broke the Reich

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1939: Was Britain ready for war?

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1938: Hitler’s Gamble

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Cliffords tower, built by Henry III between 1250-1275, rear view, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 13th century
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Where History Happened: The Norman Conquest . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The English Civil Wars, 1640-1660

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Hell’s Cartel: IG Farben and the Making of Hitler’s War Machine

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D-Day and the Templar on trial . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The legend of King Arthur and fighter pilots . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Britain’s First World War flying aces

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Zulu wars and American presidents, past and present . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Secrets of WWII, the French Revolution and ‘The History of Scotland’ . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.