During World War II, Black soldiers served in the Allied forces fighting against the Axis powers. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries enlisted Black soldiers to contribute to the war effort. However, Black soldiers faced segregation and discrimination within the Allied forces, even as they fought for freedom and democracy.

In the United States, the military was segregated, with Black soldiers serving in separate units from their white counterparts. The all-Black units, such as the Tuskegee Airmen and the 761st Tank Battalion, made significant contributions to the war effort despite facing racism and inequality.

In the United Kingdom, Black soldiers from the colonies, particularly from Africa and the Caribbean, also fought alongside British forces. Many of these soldiers faced similar discrimination and unequal treatment as their American counterparts.

Despite the challenges they faced, Black soldiers in the Allied forces fought bravely and contributed greatly to the eventual Allied victory in World War II. Their service helped pave the way for the eventual desegregation of the military in the United States and advancements in civil rights and equality around the world.