1916 was a significant year in the Great War. In Europe it was the year of the Somme and Gallipoli. In Africa it was the year of Salaita and the British allied invasion into German East Africa, the loss of Cameroon to the Allies and the subsequent use of West African forces in East Africa. South African forces detoured via Egypt en route to the Somme and in Ethiopia Menelik was deposed.

It therefore seems fitting to explore how those living in Africa experienced the war, both in their own land and elsewhere. Papers, presentations and posters are sought from all scholars (academic and other) around the following themes:

-   Military

-   Economic

-   Medical

-   Impact of the war

-   Social and cultural - the fighting and "home" fronts

Abstracts and proposals of up to 300 words as well as a short biography should be sent to: greatwarinafrica2014@gmail.com.

Conference venue:  The National Archives, Richmond (Kew), Surrey TW9 4DU, UK

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Contact:

Dr Anne Samson

Coordinator

Great War in Africa Association

greatwarinafrica2014@gmail.com