The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

August. 06,2014      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis

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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