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The 100 Days

The 100 Days

The 100 Days

This dramatic series tells stories of 20th century world events, revealing unexpected aspects of some of the pivotal moments of modern history. Each episode focuses on one major event and the 100 days that give context to the events leading up, during or at the close. The narrative of each episode will unearth little-known incidents and characters and gives a sense of what lies ahead.

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Fall of the Berlin Wall – 1989
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100 days in 1989, exploring the days and actions surrounding the Fall of the Wall.
The Assassination of Martin Luther King – 1968
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48:03
100 days in 1968: the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy.
The Suez Crisis – 1956
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48:03
100 days in 1956, the Suez Crisis marking one of the great follies of modern history.
D-Day – 1944
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100 days in 1944, the D-Day invasion of Normandy and its aftermath.
Blitzkrieg – 1940
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48:03
100 days in 1940, World War II: Winston Churchill, blitzkrieg and the "Finest Hour".
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