General Jan Smuts and His First World War in Africa, 1914-1917

by David Katz and David Brock Katz

A new assessment of Jan Smuts's military leadership through examination of his World War I campaigning, demonstrating that he was a gifted general, conversant with the craft of maneuver warfare, and a command style steeped in the experiences of his time as a Boer general.

World War I ushered in a renewed scramble for Africa. At its helm, Jan Smuts grabbed the opportunity to realize his ambition of a Greater South Africa. He set his sights...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1636240178
• ISBN13: 9781636240176
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 288 Pages