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This chapter focuses on the role and experience of African soldiers, African civilians, and their continent in the Second World War. It begins with an analysis of the outbreak of the conflict, chronicles the process of recruitment of Africans, and concludes with an examination of the impact of the war on African soldiers, African civilians, and the African continent. It pays close attention to the key moments of the war in Africa. It also examines African involvement outside Africa. The chapter demonstrates that Africans participated intensively and extensively in the Second World War, that their role was dynamic and not static, and that Africans and their continent were immensely affected by the conflict. |
