How '1917' highlights erased contributions of Indian soldiers during WWI

Scottish-Pakistani writer Amna Saleem said the controversy was indicative of just how whitewashed the narratives surrounding both World Wars are in the U.K. Saleem herself learned just a few years ago that her great-grandfather died fighting for the British during World War II.

Saleem was stunned because she had never heard much about the South Asian soldiers who served. The story of the World Wars “is very much romanticized” in Britain, she said. “I think it should definitely be part of the curriculum,” she said.

NBCAsianAmerica There is long debate, discussion Do we consider them British Soldier? Do we consider them mercenaries? Do we consider them just soldiers ? After all These soldiers not only carried Union Jack across the world, they also killed Indians whenever asked to..as in 1857...!

NBCAsianAmerica It was interesting to see an Indian soldier in the movie 1917. 🙂

NBCAsianAmerica Sam Scotland too and Newcastle fought in wars! Golly even Africa Egypt Japan Boo hoo I never knew thatSam ! Thank you!

NBCAsianAmerica Most morons know this Sam! Most of us “ordinary” folk know what “World War” means the whole world ? , ugh! thetimes

NBCAsianAmerica Misleading headline at the bottom.

NBCAsianAmerica Just waiting here for some racist comments.

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