Asia in the Great 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...
Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. India: The Forgotten ArmyThis 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.UCC48minNov 14, 2014
- 2. China: Behind The TrenchesThis 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.UCC48minNov 14, 2014
- 3. Vietnam: War and RebellionThis 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.UCC48minNov 14, 2014
- 4. Japan: An Ambitious AllyTake 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.UCC48minNov 14, 2014
Asia in the Great 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...
