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Under One Flag: How Indigenous and Ethnic Peoples of the Commonwealth and British Empire Helped Great Britain Win World War II


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No. of pages 120

Published: 2009

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Under One Flag" by Erica Myers Davis explores the significant contributions of Indigenous and ethnic peoples of the Commonwealth and British Empire during World War II. The book highlights the often-overlooked roles these diverse groups played, emphasizing their bravery, sacrifice, and the complexities of their allegiance to the British Empire. Through personal stories and historical accounts, Davis illustrates how these communities rallied under the British flag, sacrificing their lives and resources for a cause that shaped the world. The narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion and recognition of all who contributed to the war effort. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 120 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Get Publishing Ltd .

Erica Myers-Davis's family is from Jamaica. She was born and raised in England but has spent a third of her life in Australia - a true citizen of the Commonwealth.