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Remembrance: Discovering South Asia's forgotten soldiers

British South Asians trace the stories of their ancestors who fought for Britain in two world wars.

Presenter Monika Plaha talks to a younger generation of British South Asians who are reconnecting with the stories of their ancestors who fought for Britain in both World Wars. Historians describe these soldiers as the 鈥渇orgotten army鈥. Monika reveals her own journey in tracing her family鈥檚 military history.

Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for 麻豆社 Asian Network.

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