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Timewatch. Season 9, Episode 9, A war far from home /

In 1914 to 1915, 138,000 Indians fought on the Western Front. More than a quarter were casualties. Utilising their letters home, this film tells the story of those who fought and died for an alien culture and its traditions.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gregory, Sandra (Producer), Rowe, John (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 1990.
Series:Timewatch ; Season 9, Episode 9
Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918 > India.
World War, 1914-1918 > Trench warfare.
India > History > British occupation, 1765-1947.
Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 > Inde.
Inde > Histoire > 1765-1947 (Occupation britannique)
Intrenchments.
India.
1765-1947
Documentary television programs.
History.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:In 1914 to 1915, 138,000 Indians fought on the Western Front. More than a quarter were casualties. Utilising their letters home, this film tells the story of those who fought and died for an alien culture and its traditions.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed March 25, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (50 minutes)
Playing Time:00:49:27