The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

A sober, illuminating history lesson that restores overlooked voices, moving between archival footage and scholarly testimony with quiet gravity.

Created by

Tim Kirby

Genres

Documentary, War & politics

Starring

Leo Wringer

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, colonialism, race, death

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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