Basic Info
Release: May 07, 2021
Runtime: 51 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.5/10 (2 votes)
Status: Released
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WW1 - War On Two Wheels (YouTube)
WW1 - War on Two Wheels
2021
51 min
⭐ 8.5/10
2 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Jeremy Banning
Presenter
Ollie Bridgewood
Presenter
Mark Beaumont
Presenter
Crew
Emma Rimmer
Producer
Stefan Morrocco
Director
Simon Wear
Executive Producer
Simon Richardson
Producer
James Morrell
Producer
Tom Simmonds
Director
Mike Rees
Producer
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