Asia in the Great War
Over two million men from across Asia fought in the First World War. Discover what their sacrifices meant to the war effort and how their participation changed Asia.
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Over two million men from across Asia fought in the First World War. Discover what their sacrifices meant to the war effort and how their participation changed Asia.
Asia in the Great War
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India: The Forgotten Army
Expires on Apr 14
In 1914, India sent nearly 1.5 million men to fight alongside the British. But when Britain denied the colony greater...
Asia in the Great War
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China: Behind the Trenches
Expires on Apr 21
During the First World War, 140,000 Chinese labourers were sent to Europe to help the Allies. Their participation had a...
Asia in the Great War
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Vietnam: War and Rebellion
Available on Mar 29
When 90,000 Vietnamese men joined the French Western Front in 1914, it sowed the seeds of revolution for the birth of...
Asia in the Great War
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Japan: An Ambitious Ally
Available on Apr 5
During the First World War, Japan fought on the side of the Allies. How did war impact the nation's imperialist...
Wed Mar 29, 10:00pm
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Vietnam: War and Rebellion
Thu Mar 30, 2:00am
E3
Vietnam: War and Rebellion
Wed Apr 5, 10:00pm
E4
Japan: An Ambitious Ally
Thu Apr 6, 2:00am
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Japan: An Ambitious Ally