This was an area of postcard collecting and history I was not familiar with. The author illustrates through his collection of French and German WWI postcards the propaganda both governments published depicting Black African Troops. The text is well written and informative. Enjoy this beautifully illustrated book

I liked the images and historical background of this book.

Likowsky creatively puts a much-needed spotlight on the men of French colonial Africa who worked hard to win the same victories, suffered the same defeats, and endured all same the hardships and challenges of their white counterparts, yet are usually given little attention or go completely ignored in written histories of the conflict. With its rich collection of postcards from both sides of the trenches and its focus on these oft-overlooked group of soldiers, this book is an absolute treat for any history-lover who has a passion for WWI.