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Ep135: Ian Hamilton at Majuba Hill, 1881

Season 3, Ep. 135

In the latest episode in their series about Sir Ian Hamilton, who would become infamous for his failure as the commander of the Gallipoli campaign, Pete and Gary look back at the early stages of his career, and his success as a young officer during the First Boer War.


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


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