The Great War S4E40 — Sabotage In The Desert - Battle of Broodseinde - Week 167

The Great War•Season 4•Episode 40

Sabotage In The Desert - Battle of Broodseinde - Week 167

Oct 5, 201710 min

While the regular British forces were advancing towards Jerusalem and Baghdad, T.E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt were causing havoc behind the lines. This week 100 years ago, they were continuing to attack the important Hejaz railway which was one of the vital supply routes

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Indy Neidell

Indy Neidell

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Episode Summary

"Sabotage In The Desert - Battle of Broodseinde - Week 167" is episode 40 of The Great War season 4. It aired on October 5, 2017.

Next: E41 · Operation Albion - Passchendaele Drowns In Mud - Week 168 Best of Season 4