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.
Cast: Leo Wringer
12HDCC
Miniseries
2 episodes
- 1. Martial RacesDavid 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.12CC50minAug 6, 2014
- 2. Foreign LegionsIn 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.12CC50minAug 13, 2014
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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Tim Kirby
- Created by
- Tim Kirby, Ben Crichton, Chris Granlund
- Cast
- Leo Wringer
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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