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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

9.020141 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

British historian David Olusoga, along with other historians, narrates the story of millions of Indian, African and Asian troops who fought and died alongside French and British troops to help win the war against Germany, Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.

DirectorTim Kirby
ProducersTim Kirby·Ben Crichton

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Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Martial Races
Aug 6, 2014
E2
Foreign Legions
Aug 13, 2014

Cast · Directed by Tim Kirby

LWLeo Wringer
Leo Wringer
Narrator

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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire?

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire on Netflix?

No, The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

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The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire is available on Britbox and BBC Select in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire?

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire?

No — The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.