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Asia in the Great War

All Episodes 2018

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  • 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z
  • 48m
  • 3h 12m (4 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary, War
Over 100 years ago, humanity witnessed the greatest war that had ever occurred: World War I. Nearly two million men from across Asia were recruited to fight in the war. They were Indian soldiers from remote communities, Chinese farmers from rural outposts who worked as laborers, Vietnamese fishermen participating on behalf of their French colonial masters, and Japanese sailors in service of their emperor. But today, few remember them or their sacrifices. From India's Forgotten Army to the Chinese Labor Corp, Vietnam's war and rebellion to Japan's alliance and subsequent imperialism, this program examines Asia's war effort and how it...

5 episodes

Series Premiere

2018-11-14T05:00:00Z

1x01 India: The Forgotten Army

Series Premiere

1x01 India: The Forgotten Army

  • 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z48m

This documentary explores the bravery, determination, and sacrifice of the nearly 1.5 million men who were sent to fight alongside the British in World War I.

1x02 China: Behind The Trenches

  • 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z48m

This documentary takes a look at the Chinese efforts during The First World War and illustrates how this war had a lasting effect on the entire nation.

1x03 Vietnam: War and Rebellion

  • 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z48m

This documentary takes a look at how World War I and Vietnam's involvement sowed the seeds of revolution and led to the birth of modern Vietnam.

2018-11-14T05:00:00Z

1x04 Japan: An Ambitious Ally

1x04 Japan: An Ambitious Ally

  • 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z48m

Take a deeper look at Japan's contributions during World War I, and how The First World War impacted their imperialist ambitions throughout the twentieth century.

1x05 Asia in the Great War

  • no air date48m

Over 100 years ago, humanity witnessed the greatest war that had ever occurred: World War I. Nearly two million men from across Asia were recruited to fight in the war. They were Indian soldiers from remote communities, Chinese farmers from rural outposts who worked as laborers, Vietnamese fishermen participating on behalf of their French colonial masters, and Japanese sailors in service of their emperor. But today, few remember them or their sacrifices...

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