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Historian, David Olusoga explores the contribution of colonial troops to World War One.

Each film focuses on those who made it a truly global conflict - the 4 million non-white, non-European troops and ancillaries who fought and died alongside European troops, to ensure the survival of those European empires.

Suitable for: Teaching History at KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and at 4th Level in Scotland.

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Audio evidence from Empire Soldiers in World War One. video

We hear a rare audio recording of Mall Singh, an Indian soldier captured by the Germans.

Audio evidence from Empire Soldiers in World War One

Different cultural cooperation in World War One. video

David Olusoga explores the experiences of Indian soldiers in World War One.

Different cultural cooperation in World War One

Indian deserters caught up in a Wartime strategic mission. video

The incredible journey of Jemadar Mir Mast, the British-Indian soldier who risked everything to get home.

Indian deserters caught up in a Wartime strategic mission

Multi-cultural Troops. video

David Olusoga explores diary evidence on the diversity of soldiers on the Western Front.

Multi-cultural Troops

Overcoming racial stereotypes in World War One. video

Historian and film-maker, David Olusoga, explores how negative racial attitudes were challenged in France during World War One as new friendships were forged.

Overcoming racial stereotypes in World War One

The Chinese Labour Corps in World War One. video

David Olusoga investigates the contribution of the least acknowledged group from the Empire - Chinese labourers.

The Chinese Labour Corps in World War One

The experience of African American soldiers in Europe in WW1. video

Historian David Olusoga examines the racial prejudice experienced by African Americans in the US Army.

The experience of African American soldiers in Europe in WW1

The Indian Royal Flying Corps fighter Ace. video

David Olusoga explores the racial barrier-breaking service of an Indian fighter pilot in the Royal Flying Corps.

The Indian Royal Flying Corps fighter Ace

The Imperial scope of a European War. video

David Olusoga visits Africa to explore the global scope of the World War One.

The Imperial scope of a European War
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