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Marching anthem of war remains popular
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It was the marching anthem of the Second World War, but 100 years on, it's still one of today's most popular songs.
Written for a five-pound bet in a pub in Manchester, the tune was taken up by soldiers in the first week of the war, and instantly caught the mood of the time.
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