Not really looking for debate, but this seems like the right place for this.
I was just reading the linked article (The Conversation is a site I regularly flick through) as I have a particular interest in WW2.
Black troops were welcome in Britain, but Jim Crow wasn't: the race riot of one night in June 1943
I don't remember ever hearing about this type of incident to this degree.
Broadly I was aware of some mild tensions due to the difference in integration/segregation in the UK compared to the US. But this article speaks on more than 'mild tensions'.
Anyone know much about this, or have strong thoughts?
Was this surprising to those of you who have a background in WW2 history?
I was just reading the linked article (The Conversation is a site I regularly flick through) as I have a particular interest in WW2.
Black troops were welcome in Britain, but Jim Crow wasn't: the race riot of one night in June 1943
I don't remember ever hearing about this type of incident to this degree.
Broadly I was aware of some mild tensions due to the difference in integration/segregation in the UK compared to the US. But this article speaks on more than 'mild tensions'.
Anyone know much about this, or have strong thoughts?
Was this surprising to those of you who have a background in WW2 history?