Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color
Dunkirk - Photos
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Captain Anis Khan (played by Shammi Aulakh) and Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) walk through the forest with other members of his unit after they were taken prisoners by the Germans in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Corporal Chaudry Wali (played by Ali Afzal) stands near a mule in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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A composite image shows Captain Anis Khan next to actor Shammi Aulakh portraying him in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Captain Anis Khan served courageously in Dunkirk and spent nearly four years as a prisoner of war – the longest of any Indian officer in WW2. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Captain Anis Khan (played by Shammi Aulakh) and Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) walk through forest after they were taken prisoners by the Germans in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Captain Anis Khan and Medic Siddiq Ahmed were members of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Captain Anis Khan (played by Shammi Aulakh) is pictured in a historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WWII Heroes of Color." Captain Anis Khan was a member of Force K6, a little-known Indian regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Captain Anis Khan and medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Shammi Aulakh and Rishi Rian, respectively) are pictured in a scene of a WW2 reenactment production for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Captain Anis Khan and medic Siddiq Ahmed were members of Force K6, a little-known Indian regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammad was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (Family of Chaudry Wali Mohammed/Mohammad Zubair)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Mohammed Zubair holds a portrait of his father, Chaudry Wali Mohammad, while visiting a memorial garden in London. Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Mohammed Zubair, son of Chaudry Wali Mohammad, poses for a portrait at the Shah Jahan Mosque in London. Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Amir Waseem, Tahira Perveen and other family members gather at the gravesite of Chaudry Wali Mohammad at his family home in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Amir Waseem holds a portrait of Chaudry Wali Mohammad surrounded by his family in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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A composite image shows Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammad next to actor Ali Afzal portraying him in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Zeenut Ziad holds a portrait of her father, Anis Khan, at her home in Islamabad, Pakistan. Captain Anis Ahmad Khan served courageously in Dunkirk and spent nearly four years as a prisoner of war – the longest of any Indian officer in WW2. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Injured Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammad (played byAli Afzal) stands next to one of the regiment's mules in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammad (played by Ali Afzal) is seen in close-up portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Corporal Chaudry Wali Mohammed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one-little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Expert consultant Dr. Ghee Bowman holds a portrait of Siddiq Ahmed outside his home in Exeter, England. Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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A composite image shows Medic Siddiq Ahmed next to actor Rishi Rian portraying him in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Combat Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) poses for a portrait in a historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WWII Heroes of Color," in Norfolk, England. Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) is captured by the Germans in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) is pictured during his escape to Andorra in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) is pictured during his escape to Andorra in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Medic Siddiq Ahmed was a member of Force K6, an Indian Regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian Regiment fights for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Shahid Khan, Akbar Khan's great grandson holds a portrait of his great grandfather in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Shahid Khan, Akbar Khan's great grandson holds a portrait of his great grandfather in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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A collection of Major Akbar Khan's personal photos are photographed at his home in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Expert consultant Dr. Ghee Bowman holds a portrait of Akbar Khan outside his home in Exeter, England. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Syed Hashmi looks at a map while at home in Westborough, MA. Hashmi is Akbar Khanìs eldest great grandchild. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Syed Hashmi looks at a family photographs while at home in Westborough, MA. Hashmi is Akbar Khanìs eldest great grandchild. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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A composite image shows Major Akbar Khan next to actor Jack Gill portraying him in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) is pictured in close-up portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) stands next to soldiers on board a ship after their evacuation from the northern coast of France after Dunkirk in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little-known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) walks with soldiers while smoke from explosions is seen behind them in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." They finally are getting evacuated, and they orderly wait for their turn to board the ships. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little-known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
Episode: #3 "Dunkirk"
Air Date 06/10/2024
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