The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
British historian David Olusoga, along with other historians, narrates the story of millions of Indian, African and Asian troops who fought and died alongside French and British troops to help win the war against Germany, Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
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Aug 06, 2014
- Popularity: 2.6067
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- (GB)
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BBC (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Aug 13, 2014
Last episode: Foreign Legions
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes
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Episode 1Martial Races50 min
David Olusoga challenges our perceptions of the First World War with the stories of the millions of Indian, African and Asian troops and ancillaries who fought and died alongside white European troops on the western front and elsewhere.
Episode 2Foreign Legions50 min
In part two, historian David Olusoga explains how the First World War spread far beyond the mud and trenches of France and Belgium. Extraordinary stories from across the world reveal how millions of Indian, African and Asian troops and ancillaries were caught in its destructive path.
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