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At War with Wellington Docudrama - Travel

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Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War against Napoleon. The archives of the Royal Greenjackets Museum reveal how the men travelled, from their voyages to Portugal to their long forced marches, suffering in the heat and shivering in the rain. Songs and military airs played an important role in inspiring the troops to fight for King and country.