to what extent did colonial warfare carries put by European imperialist powers differ from continental European warfare

to what extent did colonial warfare carries put by European imperialist powers differ from continental European warfare to what extent did colonial warfare carries put by European imperialist powers differ from continental European warfare? to what extent were they similar? what factors may have clouded European perceptions of the relevance of colonial campaigns for Europe in the late 19th and early 20th century. Note: you do not need to specifically analyze any colonial war(s), but should generalize.