The Second World War (1939-1945) was a global conflict involving the vast majority of the world's countries, forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the deadliest conf

The Second World War (1939-1945) was a global conflict involving the vast majority of the world's countries, forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, resulting in an estimated 70 to 85 million fatalities. For Africa, the war led to increased demands for resources and manpower from colonial powers, exposing African soldiers to new ideas and weakening the colonial grip, which significantly fueled the rise of nationalism across the continent.