South Africa’s lessons from World War II
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With Europe set to celebrate Victory Day over the Nazis tomorrow, it’s important to remember that South Africa’s role in World War II was meaningful, but not decisive.
Anecdotal testimonies from black veterans remind us that Pretoria’s position was that of a coalition partner – present, yet not central.
The war remained a European conflict, with America’s entry tipping the balance. But South Africa’s contribution underscored the global reach of a strug
Anecdotal testimonies from black veterans remind us that Pretoria’s position was that of a coalition partner – present, yet not central.
The war remained a European conflict, with America’s entry tipping the balance. But South Africa’s contribution underscored the global reach of a strug
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