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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

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DocumentaryWar & Politics

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

27 December 2024

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Leo Wringer

Leo Wringer

Narrator

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