The reach of Nazi Germany's colonial ambitions during World War II extended far beyond the confines of Europe, reaching deep into the heart of Africa.

While the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime within the European theater are well-documented, the extent of their influence and control over various African territories is often overlooked.

At the outset of the war, Germany had established a presence in several African colonies, including Namibia, Tanganyika (present-day Tanzania), and Cameroon, which it had acquired through the Treaty of Versailles following the First World War. - https://germanyfocusguide.com/blog/how-much-of-africa-did-nazi-germany-control/?unique_id_1u6z2z86

The Dark Legacy of Nazi Germany's African Conquests