World War 1: A Decolonised Introduction | History | Social Sciences | FuseSchool

World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict from 1914 to 1918, involving new warfare technologies and resulting in about 20 million deaths. The war was primarily between the Allies and the Central Powers. Despite being a European conflict, it became a world war due to the involvement of colonial troops from around the globe. Over 4 million men from colonies were recruited, often placed in non-combative roles. The contributions of these soldiers of color have largely been unrecognized. This series aims to explore their untold stories and the global impact of World War I.

What roles did colonial troops often serve in during World War I?

What has been said about the recognition of the efforts of soldiers of color in World War I?