Martial Races Theory | The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
David Olusoga explains the derogatory Martial Race Theory and how it was employed in the British Indian army in WW1.
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- Clip length: 3'04''
- 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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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire
- Episode: Martial Races
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