Around three million soldiers from the Empire served in the British armed forces in World War One and fought against German forces in East Africa, the Ottomans in the Middle East and some fought in Western Europe. The troops served in conflict zones in France, Italy, Africa and the Middle East. The troops served in conflict zones in France, Italy, Africa and the Middle East. Many of these soldiers fought against German and Ottoman troops as well as additional personnel recruited from their imperial territories and local allies. In Egypt, 330,000 labourers provided service in France and the Middle east.
Thousands of troops had to take part in the war.
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Thousands of troops had to take part in the war .
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