Synopsis
Peter and Dan Snow take an in-depth look at the battles that shaped our nation using state-of-the-art graphics. They go back to 1645 and the Battle of Naseby.
- Programme: Battlefield Britain
- Episode: 5: The Battle of Naseby
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2004
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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