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The War Lords

The War Lords

19761 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

AJP Taylor, the renowned historian, appraises the performance of World War Two leaders. In this series he delivers his lectures to camera and without an autocue.

Produced by Edward Mirzoeff

Top Cast

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A. J. P. Taylor

Self

Themes & Keywords

world war ii

About The War Lords

The War Lords is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 1976 exploring themes of world war ii. it stars A. J. P. Taylor. AJP Taylor, the renowned historian, appraises the performance of World War Two leaders. In this series he delivers his lectures to camera and without an autocue.

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