Africa's forgotten World War II veterans – DW – 05/07/2020
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More than a million African soldiers served in colonial armies in World War II. Many veterans experienced prejudice during the war and little gratitude or compensation for their services afterwards.
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Africa's forgotten World War II veterans – DW – 05/07/2020
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