Barnaby Phillips follows the life of one of the forgotten heroes of World War II.
From: People & Power
The Forgotten Heroes of Empire
People & Power investigates the UK’s scandalous neglect of its colonial-era African soldiers.
13 Feb 2019
People & Power investigates the UK’s scandalous neglect of its colonial-era African soldiers.
Barnaby Phillips follows the life of one of the forgotten heroes of World War II.
And lied about it.
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