"In the months following the beginning of the Second World War, increasing numbers of Nigerians offered moral support to Britain. But they did much more, including producing needed agricultural and mineral products, entering the army, and meeting the labor needs in several other areas. While Nigeria did not directly experience the conflict on its soil, the war nevertheless had a knock-on effect on its population and every small village and hamlet in Nigeria"--Provided by publisher.

Fighting for the world : imperialism, wartime policy, and colonial subjects --For King and country : colonial subjects, and wartime intellectualism -- The home front : colonial subjects and the burden of empire -- Voices of protest : austerity, regulations, and social protest -- The Second World War and its aftermath.