Asia in the Great War (2014)
Synopsis
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...
First Air Date: 2014-11-14
Last Air Date: 2014-11-14
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Networks: Channel News Asia
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 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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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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