Putin, Russia & the West
BBC2 London 9:00pm-10:00pm (1 hour ) Thu 2 Feb
Season 1 Episode 3 of 4
War An insight into the 2008 armed conflict between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia region. The countries' respective presidents at the time, Dmitry Medvedev and Mikheil Saakashvili, recall the intense behind-the-scenes negotiations that led up to the war, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy's efforts to broker a ceasefire. In Washington, DC, former Secretary of Defence Robert Gates and then-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice describe how they considered the consequences of offering military support to their Georgian allies
Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War
BBC4 9:00pm-10:00pm (1 hour ) Thu 2 Feb
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
Staying Alive New series. Historian Saul David explores how decisions made in offices and backrooms have influenced the outcomes of military conflicts, and explains why planning and logistics often make the difference between victory and defeat. He begins by investigating the importance of properly feeding and housing armies
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