Timewatch · SEASON 18
The Forgotten Volunteers
Episode 7 · 1999-06-05
- Documentary
Episode overview
Two-and-a-half million Indians fought for Britain in Second World War campaigns from Egypt to the Far East. Subject 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 army in military history.
50 minutes
Season 18 episodes
1. Grey Owl: The Great White Hoax1999-04-17
2. The Crossing1999-04-24
3. Tales from the Oklahoma Land Runs1999-05-01
4. The Lost Temple of Java1999-05-08
5. Sleeping with the Enemy1999-05-22
6. Before the Titanic1999-05-29
7. The Forgotten Volunteers1999-06-05
8. Letting the Genie out of the Bottle1999-06-26
9. The Spies Who Fooled Hitler: MI5 at War1999-10-02
10. Ivan the Terrible1999-11-06
11. Tales of the Eiffel Tower1999-11-20
12. A Very British Mutiny1999-12-04
