How did many African men come to serve in colonial armies during WW2?

Question

Conscription
Coercion
Volunteering and coercion
Volunteering only

Answer 1

Many African men came to serve in colonial armies during World War II through a combination of volunteering and coercion. While some individuals volunteered out of a sense of duty, adventure, or the potential for pay, colonial powers often also resorted to coercive methods, including forced recruitment and press-ganging, to fill their ranks. This mix of motivations and methods led to the participation of African men in various colonial military forces during the war.