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All Episodes of The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

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All Episodes of 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...
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Season 1

  • Martial Races
    7.3/1016 votes

    Martial Races

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2014

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Foreign Legions
    7.4/1011 votes

    Foreign Legions

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2014

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown