This lesson covers the experiences of colonial troops in the East Africa campaign. It was designed for a Year 9 course of study on the First World War, aimed at improving the diversity of curriculum provision on this topic. It draws from a range of sources taken from the Imperial War Museum website, and includes a clip from a David Olusoga documentary.
L.o. to investigate experiences of the First World War in East Africa
It requires some prior knowledge about the Western Front and alliance systems.
Although designed for Year 9 it is easily adaptable for older or younger students, and could be an excellent inclusion for Black History Month.
Links: imperialism, scramble for Africa, First World War, Warfare through time, Western front, colonialism, empire, militarism
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