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Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean Heroes

Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean Heroes (2015)

May. 13,2015
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7.5
| History Documentary

During the Second World War, thousands of men and women from the Caribbean colonies volunteered to come to Britain to join the fight against Hitler. They risked their lives for king and empire, but their contribution has largely been forgotten. Some of the last surviving Caribbean veterans tell their extraordinary wartime stories - from torpedo attacks by German U-boats and the RAF's blanket-bombing of Germany to the culture shock of Britain's freezing winters and war-torn landscapes. This brave sacrifice confronted the pioneers from the Caribbean with a lifelong challenge - to be treated as equals by the British government and the British people. With vivid first-hand testimony, observational documentary and rare archive footage, the programme gives a unique perspective on the Second World War and the history of 20th-century Britain.

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Arianna Moses
2015/05/13

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Kien Navarro
2015/05/14

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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Raymond Sierra
2015/05/15

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Josephina
2015/05/16

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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