Forgotten Soldiers Tony Chafer examines the paradoxes and complexities that underlie belated recognition of the contribution of African soldiers to the liberation of France in 1944. Tony Chafer | Published in History Today Volume 58 Issue 11 November 2008 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Second World WarAfricaWest AfricaEuropeFranceMilitary Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy