Under One Flag
How indigenous and ethnic peoples of the
Commonwealth and British Empire helped Great Britain win World War II
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A truly unique look at how people of colour played an active role
in World War II.
The
book is divided into five sections covering for the former British Empire.
Australasia features Australia’s only Aboriginal fighter pilot, indigenous battalions like New Zealand’s 28th (Maori) Battalion and the Pacific Island’s South
Pacific Scouts.
The India
& Far East section highlights
an Indian POW in Colditz, the Gurkhas and the14th Army as well as an Indian spy who was killed at Dachau and a Burmese Chindit
who fought the Japanese.
Africa features a black South
African who sank a German cargo ship singlehandedly while he was a POW at Tobruk, the role of the Swazis from one of Africa’s smallest countries, along with
the amazing contribution of nearly 400,000 troops from across the continent.
The West Indies section includes Afro-Caribbeans who served in the armed forces including an RAF officer who became a POW at the infamous Stalag III the scene of the ‘Great
Escape’ and the financial support the West Indies provided to British civilians.
Canada highlights the contribution of the people of the First Nations including the most highly decorated indigenous soldier
who fought in an elite team and received his medals personally from King George VI at Buckingham Palace and the servicewomen
who volunteered in defence of their country.
Under One Flag also features projects and activities making it ideal
for schools and youth groups. From making Anzac biscuits to design army recruitment campaigns. The book also stimulates debate
and discussion over key issues that affect us all - history, citizenship, human rights, loyalty, sacrifice and discrimination.
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