This book by Olusoga is not about creating inequality or differences among people of European vs Non-European identities, but rather, it serves a deeper purpose of a memorial for the forgotten heroes of our freedom. Maybe, they never really fought for the sake of medals, or glory or fame, but It would be unfair that history strives to over emphasis their European comrades while blotting away the deeds of the others. Yet, in no distant future, if only they knew that their contributions to the wars would soon be made to become unequally mentioned and in some cases, non-existent. The braveries of some Canadians, Australians, Africans and New Zealanders were so easily recognised during the wars, many of whom were recommended for Victorian cross medals and many who lost their lives protecting our freedom, fighting ever so equally alongside European allies.

The unscrupulous ways adopted by the Nazis to control territories having null value for human lives. From chemical warfare to breach of law of armed conflict. The details as described in the book leaves little room to imagination.

As vivid and moving as it is revelatory and authoritative, The World's War explores the experiences and sacrifices of four million non-European, non-white people whose stories have remained too long in the shadows.Forgotten soldiers of Empire as described by David Olusoga is a vivid view of the events that occurred during the first and second world war, aiming to recognise the significant contributions of the non-European allies. Throughout, he exposes the complex, shocking paraphernalia of the era's racial obsessions, which dictated which men would serve, how they would serve, and to what degree they would suffer.

'A groundbreaking and important book that will surely reframe our understanding of the Great War' David Lammy 'A genuinely groundbreaking piece of research' BBC History 'Meticulously researched and beautifully written' Military History Monthly In a sweeping narrative, David Olusoga describes how Europe's Great War became the World's War – a multi-racial, multi-national struggle, fought in Africa and Asia as well as in Europe, which pulled in men and resources from across the globe. A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War, and why they were later air-brushed out of history.

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