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Martial Races

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David Olusoga challenges our perceptions of the First World War with the stories of the millions of Indian, African and Asian troops and ancillaries who fought and died alongside white European troops on the western front and elsewhere.

59 minutes

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Mon 17 Jul 2023 23:15
BBC Two

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Credits

Presenter David Olusoga
Executive Producer Chris Grunland
Series Producer Tim Kirby

Broadcasts

  • Wed 6 Aug 2014 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 7 Aug 2014 23:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 7 Aug 2014 23:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 6 Oct 2020 23:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 17 Jul 2023 23:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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