Learning on ScreenForgotten Volunteers, The
- Synopsis
- Over two million Indians fought for Britain in World War 2 in campaigns from Egypt to the Far East. Althoguh subjected to some of the most brutal attacks on the Allies and decorated for bravery, they were forgotten by the British and disowned by India. This film recreates the era and interviews survivors of the largest volunteer in military history.
- Series
- Timewatch, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
- Year of production
- 1999
- Availability
- out of distribution
- Notes
- Broadcast on BBC2 on 5/6/99.
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- armed forces; India; World War II
Credits
- Producer
- Paul Elston
- Contributor
- Laurence Rees
Production Company
- Name
BBC Television
Distributor
- Name
BBC Home Video
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