9 August 1917 - Alec Poole from Home Front

9 August 1917 - Alec Poole

12 minutes Posted Aug 9, 2017 at 11:15 am.

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On this day in 1917, The Times described German coverage of Passchendaele as 'press hysterics', and in Folkestone, Reverend Winwood soothes Alec Poole.

Written by Katie Hims

Directed by Allegra McIlroy

Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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