- 17 Jan 2014 08:13
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Germany and to a certain extent Italy did not have the benefit of vast colonial empires from which they could recruit manpower. Britain could draw soldiers from its colonies in Africa, India, the Middle East and in Oceania. Would it be reasonable to say that these soldiers were critical for Britain being able to wage a protracted war against the Axis powers?
It has been said before that the Commonwealth soldiers were what saved Britain in WWII. To what extent is this true?
It has been said before that the Commonwealth soldiers were what saved Britain in WWII. To what extent is this true?