My very general understanding is that there were two divisions of Somali soldiers, under the command of Italy which was still the colonial ruler of what is now Somalia (among other areas in East Africa). Were these soldiers forcibly conscripted, did they generally volunteer, or was it a mixture of the two? Additionally, did Germany have any command over these troops, or were they solely organized by the Italians? Finally, how were the Somali troops treated following defeat of Italy in East Africa by British-led forced?