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South Africa was allied to Britain and contributed greatly in manpower to fight mainly in Ethiopia, North Africa, Madagascar and Italy as South African units with the British army and SAAF with the RAF.
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Why were British Troops in South Africa during World War 2?
Mainly they were training Aircrew for the Allied Forces.
How did world war 2 affect South Africa?
World War 2 affected South Africa in a significant manner especially in terms of the politics of the country. This affected the neutral stand that Hertzog had advocated for in South Africa.
Is there a war in any countries in Africa?
Yes: The anglo-boer war, basically a war for independence from Britain. South African troops also served as an Ally in the 1st (1914-1918) and 2nd (1939-1945) World Wars. During the 1970's and 1980's South Africa also conducted "war" in South West Africa/ Namibia and in Angola - predominantly against communist backed SWAPO and ANC training camps located in these two neighbouring countries (although South Africa for all intense and purpose occupied SWA/ Namibia for this period).
Would nigeria or South Africa win in a war?
South Africa.
Which European power controlled most of EASTERN Africa from egyptto what is the republic of south America?
To begin, Egypt is considered North Africa. Large parts of Eastern Africa were actually controlled by Germany prior to World War I with the Germans losing all of their colonial holdings as part of the Treaty of Versailles 1919. These holdings were divided up among the Allied Powers of World War I with America rejecting the Treaty. There is no place as the Republic of South America. Simon Bolivar had a vision of a United South America similar to the United States but most of the area of South America rejected the idea. On his death bed he is quoted as saying, "All who served the revolution have plowed the sea".
Why were British Troops in South Africa during World War 2?
Mainly they were training Aircrew for the Allied Forces.
Did allied powers take back South Africa from Germany in World War 2?
South Africa was not taken over by the Germans in World War 2. The South African people did however join the Royal Forces to defeat the Germans in Northern Africa. They did an excellent job serving in the Royal Forces. See related link below.
Who won world war 2 in Africa?
The British and Allied forces.
Did the South Africans participate in World War 2?
Yes. The South African Army and Air Force helped the Allied war effort in north Africa. Also many individual South Africans joined the British forces to fight in Europe.
The commander of the allied forces in the south pacific during world war ii was?
The commander of the Allied forces in the South Pacific during World War II was General Douglas MacArthur
What was the relationship between South Africa and Germany in World War 2?
South Africa was part of the British Comonwealth Nations, and at war with Germany in World WAR II
Is there war and poverty in south africa today?
Poverty still exists in South Africa and other countries around the world. Currently war is not happening in South Africa.
How did world war 2 affect South Africa?
World War 2 affected South Africa in a significant manner especially in terms of the politics of the country. This affected the neutral stand that Hertzog had advocated for in South Africa.
What was given to south Africa after world war 1?
Bawlz
Is the country of South Africa at war?
No, South Africa is not at war.
The commander of the allied forces in the south pacific duirng world war 2 was?
General Douglas MacArthur was the supreme commander of the allied forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War 2.
The commander of the Allied forces in the South Pacific during World War 2 was?
genreal dougglas
