East Africa Campaign

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#1

Hello every body.

I would like to ask you some questions about the commonwealth forces in this theater of war.

1st.- South african forces. I know that their armoured vehicles were obsolete light tanks. What uniforms did they wear? Slouch hats? Helmets?

2nd.- Sudan Defence Forces. Uniforms? Organization? Equipment?

3rd.- Belgian force publique. Uniforms, equipment?

Any other information will be wellcomed.

Thank You

#2

I was looking the info but the only can I find is the campaing of the Matilda regiments, if you want that I post it.

#3

Sure, bring it on. It doesn’t sound like too bad a read.

#4

Okay, ill post it in the “Matilda, queen of the desert” topic, british military.

#5

didnt the french rule north africa before the war

#6

North Africa was mostly divided up between European powers as colonies - including France, Italy and the UK.