The Man Who Shot The Great War
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The Man Who Shot The Great War

Season 1
In 1915, a soldier from Belfast took his camera along as he joined World War I. His exploits were to have a dramatic outcome many years later. Revealing for the first time what has been described as the ‘photographic discovery of the century’, this fascinating history documentary uncovers the remarkable story of George Hackney. Many of his incredible images are seen for the first time.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Man Who Shot the Great War

    November 16, 2014
    59min
    TV-14
    In 1915, a soldier from Belfast took his camera along as he joined World War I. His exploits were to have a dramatic outcome many years later. Revealing for the first time what has been described as the ‘photographic discovery of the century’, this fascinating history documentary uncovers the remarkable story of George Hackney. Many of his incredible images are seen for the first time.
    Free trial of BBC Select