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Why did britain and france use colonial soldiers in world war i?.

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for more troops to fight in the war so not as many mainland men had to be used.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some colonial troops remained in Europe and were used for manual labor. They dug trenches, moved supplies, and cleared battlefields.

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