Season 2, Episode 4 World War One comes to the Belgian Congo

In 1914 the Nations of Europe went to war. The African colonies of
these powers had differing views on the conflict, but the Belgian
Congo was drawn into war in the face of German colonial aggression.
The peoples of the Congo were once again asked or coerced to
support their new leaders.  Combined they created a mighty
powerhouse of military might and raw materials which would help on
a global stage. The strength of the Congolese was starting to be
visible to all, not least of all themselves.......