Military history of Nigeria during World War II
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Military history of Nigeria during World War II
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Nigeria participated in World War II as a British colony in September 1939, following the government's acceptance of the United Kingdom's declaration of war on Nazi Germany and entering the war on the side of the Allies. It was a key country in the African theatre, a critical part of the Allied strategy in Africa. In addition to its importance as a staging point in Africa, several Nigerian infantry regiments were raised to serve the British Empire in campaigns in Africa and Asia. 45,000 Nigerian
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Nigeria's history in World War II
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2024-02-12T02:20:45Z
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