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Explore the ambitious military campaigns of the Great War with World War I in Africa. While many historians view these African conflicts as side-shows to the Western Front, this volume provides a fresh look at the strategic impact of both German and Allied campaigns. The book examines the intense rivalry between General Jan Christian Smuts, who led forces in East Africa, and General Lettow-Vorbeck. Known as the only German general to occupy British territory, Lettow-Vorbeck led troops that finished the war undefeated. Utilizing primary material from British and South African sources, this part of the International Library of Twentieth Century History offers a detailed account of these forgotten conflicts among the European powers.

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This volume from the International Library of Twentieth Century History examines the large scale military campaigns in Africa during the Great War.

The text provides a new perspective on the strategic impact of German and Allied campaigns across the African continent.

Read about the historical rivalry between General Jan Christian Smuts and the undefeated German General Lettow-Vorbeck.

The content utilizes primary material from British and South African sources to provide an accurate historical account.

Published by Bloomsbury, this book serves as Volume 50 in a comprehensive history series.

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30 November 2012
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