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Was South Africa involved in the Korean War?

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Before Korea, South Africa also fought against the nazi's during WW1 and WW2. Mostly Afrikaner soldiers. (The white minority) Black South African soldiers of all tribes (Zulu's, Xhosa etc.) also served in all three wars, but not in combat roles. (Support units)

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