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The Battle of Saïo: Force Publique in WWII
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked role of the Belgian Congo's Force Publique in World War II. While Belgium itself was occupied by Nazi Germany, the colony remained a crucial ally. Focusing on the 1941 East African Campaign, we follow the march of a small but determined colonial army under General Auguste-Édouard Gilliaert. Their objective: liberate the Ethiopian town of Saïo from Italian control. The campaign culminated in the capture of thousands of Italian troops, including General Pietro Gazzera, and marked the first time the Force Publique fought outside…
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