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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

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Overview

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.

Created by Chris Granlund
Produced by Tim Kirby, Ben Crichton
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Leo Wringer

Leo Wringer

Narrator

Themes & Keywords

world war iminiseriesempiresoldier

About The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of world war i, miniseries, empire, soldier. Created by Chris Granlund, it stars Leo Wringer. 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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