TY - BOOK AU - Ginio,Ruth TI - The French Army and its African soldiers: the years of decolonization T2 - France overseas: studies in empire and decolonization AV - UA709 .G55 2017 U1 - 355.3089/9604409045 23 PY - 2017///] CY - Lincoln, NB PB - University of Nebraska Press KW - France KW - Armée KW - Colonial forces KW - Africa KW - History KW - 20th century KW - Blacks KW - Africa, French-speaking West KW - History, Military KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Historical background: the Army, the empire, and the decolonization of French West Africa -- The aftermath of World War II: frustration, protest, and rebellion -- The military reforms: a new Army in French West Africa? -- African troops in the wars of decolonization: Indochina, 1946-1954 -- African troops in the wars of decolonization: Algeria, 1954-1962 -- Alternatives to independence: the Army's colonial vision in French West Africa -- Adjusting to a new reality: the Army and the imminent independence -- Conclusion N2 - "An examination of the role of the French Army in French West Africa and its relations with its African soldiers from the end of World War II to the final demobilization of African troops from the French Army in 1964."--Provided by publisher UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bcsl-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4745968 ER -