Asia in the Great War

Asia in the Great War

2014
Asia in the Great War
Asia in the Great War

Asia in the Great War

5.9 | en | Documentary

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...

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EP4  Japan: An Ambitious Ally
Nov. 14,2014
Japan: An Ambitious Ally

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.

EP3  Vietnam: War and Rebellion
Nov. 14,2014
Vietnam: War and Rebellion

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.

EP2  China: Behind The Trenches
Nov. 14,2014
China: Behind The Trenches

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.

EP1  India: The Forgotten Army
Nov. 14,2014
India: The Forgotten Army

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.

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5.9 | en | Documentary , War & Politics | More Info
Released: 2014-11-14 | Released Producted By: , Country: Singapore Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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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...

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