TV series
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
2014, English, on BBC Two.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Where to watch The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Foreign Legions
Aired 13 August 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 6 August 2014
- Last aired
- 13 August 2014
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Type
- Miniseries
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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire: quick answers
Is The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire worth watching?
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How many seasons of The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire are there?
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire finished?
Yes. The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire on?
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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