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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

Episode 2: Foreign Legions

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 3 months

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. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Ben Crichton
Series Producer:
Tim Kirby
Executive Producer:
Chris Grunland

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