In the wake of the London Woolwich attack, many British politicians and Muslims have been openly expressing that they are proud that (colonial) Muslim soldiers fought in World War 1 ‘for their country’.
I would also like to express my pride at real Muslim soldiers who fought in World War 1, with a picture below of the ones I am proud of. These brave soldiers fought to defend their land against an Imperialistic global power trying to invade. Indeed, let us all be proud.
Categories: History
And the Ottoman empire was not imperialistic? Of course it was, and used during a large part of its existence slave soldiers (as elite troops).
During WORLD WAR 1, the Janissary corps had long been disbanded.
I agree entirely with Ingemar Hof above.