Jan Smuts Leader Of The British Forces In South Africa

""Jan Smuts: Leader Of The British Forces In South Africa"" is a biography written by Charles H. L. Johnston about the life and career of Jan Christiaan Smuts, a South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. The book delves into Smuts' early years, his education, and his involvement in the Boer War where he fought against the British. However, after the war, Smuts became a prominent figure in South African politics and eventually aligned himself with the British, serving as a leader of the British forces during World War II. The book explores Smuts' political beliefs, including his advocacy for racial equality and his efforts to establish the League of Nations. Johnston's biography provides a comprehensive look into the life of one of South Africa's most influential leaders and sheds light on the complex political landscape of the time.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Famous Generals of the Great War Who Led the United States and Her Allies to a Glorious Victory, by Charles H. L. Johnston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790769X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.