I've recently watched the movie: "Days of Glory". It has piqued my interest in finding out about more of the contributions & sacrafices made by African soldiers in both World War wars. My paternal & maternal grandfathers (both from Nigeria) fought in the wars. if anyone has relatives or information regarding this (links, books, etc.) please contact me. Thank you
2007-07-12 08:46:33 · 5 answers · asked by yoyekunle40208 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You don't actually state where you are located so I presume America, do a web search for "Harlem Hell-fighters" from the Bronx, New York, they served as combat troops in France in WW1.
In WW2 there were many colored units including the famous "Red Ball Express".
In WW1 the French had many co loured units as well from the African colonies.
2007-07-14 10:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
unfortunately they was at that time discriminated in the States... irony, but very usefully as solders...
Huge American shame
2007-07-16 01:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
spears and bow and arrows were not effective in both world wars
2007-07-12 08:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Here is some information for you.
http://www.redstone.army.mil/history/integrate/CHRON3.html
2007-07-12 08:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/
2007-07-12 09:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋