French troops from Sub-Saharan West Africa | The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
David Olusoga investigates the WW1 experiences of French troops from Sub-Saharan West Africa.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'06''
- Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
- History | The First World War, 1894-1918 | The First World War, 1894-1918 | The First World War: stalemate
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
- Episode: Martial Races
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