11 o'clock
The closing moments of the war, recalled by those who were there
An episode of the Voices of the First World War podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "11 o'clock" was published on November 9, 2018 and runs 13 minutes.
November 9, 2018 ·13m · Voices of the First World War
Summary
Dan Snow presents the final episode of Voices of the First World War, veterans recall what they were doing when the armistice took effect at 11 o'clock on 11th November 1918, and how they felt now the end of the war had at last arrived. Alongside relief, disbelief, and celebrations, there was also an empty feeling, and a looming question that seemed to trouble many of them: what were they going to do now? Presented by Dan Snow Produced by Megan Jones for BBC Wales
Episode Description
Dan Snow presents the final episode of Voices of the First World War, veterans recall what they were doing when the armistice took effect at 11 o'clock on 11th November 1918, and how they felt now the end of the war had at last arrived. Alongside relief, disbelief, and celebrations, there was also an empty feeling, and a looming question that seemed to trouble many of them: what were they going to do now?
Presented by Dan Snow Produced by Megan Jones for BBC Wales
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