The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

The World’s War - Forgotten Soldiers of Empire (BBC, 2014) (1280x720p HD, 50fps, soft Eng subs)



David Olusoga reveals stories of the millions of Indian, African and Asian troops and ancillaries who fought during World War I.



E01 - Martial Races

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.



E02 - Foreign Legions

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.



Plus:

Extended interview with Santanu Das (web exclusive)

Santanu Das explains how the letters of Indian soldiers home show their unique view of the western front and their impressions of Europeans.

Release date: 30 July 2014 Duration: 6 minutes



First broadcast:  August 2014

Duration:  1 hour per episode



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