Royal West African Frontier Force

Royal West African Frontier Force
Active1900–1960
CountryBritish West Africa
AllegianceBritish Empire
BranchArmy
Size200,000+

The West African Frontier Force (WAFF) was a multi-battalion field force, formed by the British Colonial Office in 1900 to garrison the West African colonies of Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Gambia. In 1928, it received royal recognition, becoming the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF).

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