Life and times of lord mountbatten

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  • This series conveyed the history of the 20th century through the experiences of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Louis Mountbatten, 1st.
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    Lord Mountbatten

    British statesman and Royal Navy officer (–)

    "Louis Mountbatten" redirects here. For his father, the 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, see Prince Louis of Battenberg. For his hereditary peerage, see Earl Mountbatten of Burma.

    Admiral of the FleetThe Right Honourable

    The Earl Mountbatten of Burma

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    Portrait by Allan Warren,

    In office
    13 July &#;– 15 July
    Prime Minister
    Preceded byWilliam Dickson
    Succeeded byRichard Hull
    In office
    18 April &#;– 19 October
    Prime Minister
    Preceded byRhoderick McGrigor
    Succeeded byCharles Lambe
    In office
    15 August &#;– 21 June
    MonarchGeorge VI
    Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehru
    Preceded byHimself (As Viceroy and Governor-General of India)
    Succeeded byC. Rajagopalachari
    In office
    21 February &#;– 15 August
    MonarchGeorge VI
    Prime MinisterClement Attlee
    Pr

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    This first episode establishes the framework for a series of anställda reflections shared by Louis Mountbatten, juxtaposed with a broader historical narrative. It explores Mountbatten's formative years, spanning from his birth in to the onset of his naval career as a midshipman beneath Beatty aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. Additionally, it examines his family's circumstances in the context of the Great War and its underlying causes, highlighting significant events such as the Dreadnoughts, Gallipoli, the Battle of Jutland, U-boats, and conscription.

    These historical elements serve as a backdrop to the resignation of Mountbatten's father, Prince Louis of Battenberg, from his position as First Sea Lord, as well as the family's decision to adopt the surname Mountbatten in response to rising anti-German sentiment. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of what can be considered "the Mountbatten story," setting the stage for the family's evolving identity amidst the tumultuous events of the

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    BiographyDocumentary hosted by Louis Mountbatten and Alec Mango, published by Thames Television in - English narration

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    Relieve the 20th Century through the eyes and words of Lord Mountbatten - a member of the Royal Family and one of Britain's most highly decorated naval officers. Here, Lord Mountbatten narrates his life story using a wealth of historical material from the archives of the world - including much from his own personal collection. This extraordinary 12 episode series spans 70 years of triumph, conflict and glory in the life of this remarkable man who rose to worldwide recognition as both statesman and military hero, yet was tragically assassinated in It is this tremendous sweep of international events and changes that has been recaptured in ths unique series. Unique because it is not only about, but with the man concern