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David Olusoga explains how the First World War spread far beyond France and Belgium.

David Olusoga explains how the First World War spread far beyond France and Belgium. He reveals stories from across the world of Indian, African and Asian troops.

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.

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David Olusoga reveals stories of the Indian, African and Asian troops who fought in WWI.

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

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