Troops from the British Empire, growing nationalism and independence movements in the colonies

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This is the seventh episode in an eight-part series on the British Empire, brought to you by BBC Bitesize History. In this episode, Datshiane and Katie explore the role troops from the British Empire played during the First and Second World Wars. They’ll examine the vital contributions of colonial soldiers who fought for Britain in various theatres of war across the globe. They’ll also consider their motivations for joining the war effort, their experiences on the front lines, and the challenges they faced. Additionally, they’ll look at how the world wars influenced the rise of nationalism and the independence movements within Britain’s colonies, reshaping the future of the Empire. As always, we’ll share useful revision hints and tips to help you remember the key facts. Our Bitesize Time Travelling reporter will also be reporting back from a significant moment in this history to give us more insight into this fascinating topic. Suitable for Edexcel, AQA and OCR A. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Time travelling reporters: Kitty Perrin and Jordan Ford Silver Time travelling sound design: Nick Romero Time travelling reporter written by: Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds