World War 2 (sep 1, 1939 – sep 2, 1945)
Description:
Dominions once again contributed significantly to British manpower. Dominions continued to develop greater autonomy, calls for autonomy in India grow further. British international status threatened by losses in Southeast Asia. Africans gained greater awareness of the discrimination in their own countries. Increased nationalist thinking (ex-troops often at the forefront of nationalist movements).Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 1, 1939
sep 2, 1945
~ 6 years