Over a million Africans who were called to service by colonial powers took part in the war It is no mere exaggeration to say that World War II left an indelible impression upon every continent on Earth. Land, air and naval battles, a war of intelligence, the mass movement of thousands of people, growing conscience, reevaluation of the very essence of existence – the lives of peoples of all races and colors would never be the same. The latter depicts the situation in Africa more than anything