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African Colonial Prisoners of the Germans
A Pictorial History of Captive Soldiers in the World Wars
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The narrative explores the experiences of young African conscripts from various regions who fought for colonial powers during both World Wars. These soldiers faced a dual struggle: battling unknown enemies in foreign lands and enduring mistreatment from their own commanders. The portrayal of German soldiers reveals a complex dynamic of curiosity and hostility towards African troops, highlighting the brutal realities of war. Postwar, these conscripts fought for recognition and equal compensation, shedding light on the injustices faced by colonial soldiers.
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African Colonial Prisoners of the Germans, Paul Garson
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- African Colonial Prisoners of the Germans
- Subtitle
- A Pictorial History of Captive Soldiers in the World Wars
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Garson
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781476665450
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The narrative explores the experiences of young African conscripts from various regions who fought for colonial powers during both World Wars. These soldiers faced a dual struggle: battling unknown enemies in foreign lands and enduring mistreatment from their own commanders. The portrayal of German soldiers reveals a complex dynamic of curiosity and hostility towards African troops, highlighting the brutal realities of war. Postwar, these conscripts fought for recognition and equal compensation, shedding light on the injustices faced by colonial soldiers.