World War II in Africa
The European theatre of World War II (see World War II in Europe) included a major campaign in North Africa and there was also fighting in several other parts of the continent. Combat between the Axis and the Allies began in 1940, and the Axis were expelled from the continent in 1943.
UnderstandBy the 1930s, most of Africa was divided between the European powers, as colonies and protectorates. See British Empire, French Colonial Empire and Portuguese Empire for the largest players.
DestinationsOnce the Allies were able to join up after El Guettar, it was all over for the Axis in Africa. Within a few weeks many of their troops were evacuated and the rest surrendered.
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