‎Forgotten War Stories - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · History

Between World War II and the Iraq War, Britain and her allies were embroiled in a number of serious conflicts around the world. The details, losses and controversies surrounding these wars are now largely forgotten by the public. This insightful history documentary series investigates the forgotten battles of the Suez, Bosnian, Korean, Gulf War and other brutal conflicts.

2021 · 44m

Starring Tony Robinson

EPISODE 1

The Gulf War

After invading Kuwait, Iraq was hit by international anger and Operation Desert Storm.
EPISODE 2

Bosnia

When Yugoslavia broke up in 1992 a fight for nationalism and cultural identity led to war.
EPISODE 3

Suez

When new Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956, Britain and France were outraged. The two European powerhouses had been running this lucrative waterway for decades and were reluctant to give it up without a fight. In a clandestine plot, Britain and France planned an invasion to take back control of the canal. But once the UN intervened, they left empty handed.
EPISODE 4

Malayan Emergency

In 1948 a state of emergency was declared in Malaya after a communist insurgency began.
EPISODE 5

The Korean War

After North Korean forces invaded the South, a battle for cold war supremacy broke out.
EPISODE 6

Mau Mau Uprising

When British rulers implemented harsh reforms in Kenya, the Mau Mau uprising was born.

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Tony Robinson

Host
Paul Wooding

Producer
Nick Mavroidakis

Producer