Death or Glory 1968
First transmitted in 1968, this documentary shows life in the British Army of the Rhine as seen through the eyes of one of its regiments, the 17th/21st Lancers, as they complete a tour of duty. It reveals how they manage their routine whilst guarding the Cold War East German front and how they try to live a normal life with their families in a foreign and sometimes alien environment.
Country
United Kingdom
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
BBC
Release Date 10 December 1968
50 mins
