George Mallory and the Assault on Everest - Part 4/4

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George Mallory and the Assault on Everest - Part 4/4

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In June of 1924, George Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine make a final attempt on Everest using oxygen.

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George Mallory and the Assault on Everest - Part 4/4

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