| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
France overseas: studies in empire and decolonization
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France overseas.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
France. Armée -- Colonial forces -- Africa -- History -- 20th century.
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France. Armée. |
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Africa. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Africa, French-speaking West -- History, Military.
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Black people -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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Black people. |
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France. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ginio, Ruth, 1966- French Army and its African soldiers. Lincoln, NB : University of Nebraska Press, [2016] 9780803253391 (DLC) 2016032569 (OCoLC)946906151 |
| ISBN |
9780803299511 (electronic book) |
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0803299516 (electronic book) |
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9780803253391 |
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0803253397 |
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9780803299504 (mobi) |
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9780803299498 (epub) |
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0803299494 (epub) |
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