IN 1943, 130,000 men from African French colonies volunteer to help free France from Nazi occupation. Although they battle to defend their protectorate, they face inequality and humiliation within the French forces.
IN 1943, 130,000 men from African French colonies volunteer to help free France from Nazi occupation. Although they battle to defend their protectorate, they face inequality and humiliation within the French forces.
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