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The Union of South Africa and The Great War 1914-1918
Official History
General Staff, Defence Headquarters, Pretoria, 1924.
R5500
The history of the participation of South African forces in the Great War of 1914-1918. Operations commenced for the purpose of obtaining certain objectives in German South-West Africa. These had suddenly to be suspended and attention diverted to something entirely different - the rebellion within the Union.
An Infantry Brigade was raised and intended to represent the Union in France, but found its way to Egypt. Later, this Brigade returned to France, and was practically annihilated. A Signal Company was sent to France, a Brigade of Field Artillery to Egypt and Palestine, followed by the Cape Corps. Recruiting for the Royal Air Force drew many South Africans.
Eight sections deal with:
1. Military Operations during 1914 - the Rebellion and South-West Africa.
2. German South-West Africa.
3. German East African Campaign.
4. German East African Campaign - Second Phase.
5. The South African Infantry Brigade in Egypt.
6. The South African Infantry Brigade in France.
7. Other South African Units in France.
8. Administration.
Including Appendix 1: Victoria Crosses won by South Africans; and Appendix 2: Casualties.
Limited edition of 1000.
Faded red-orange buckram covered boards with gilded titling on the front board.
Boards are aged, show some light stains and marks, some shelf wear and nicked on corners and spine ends, corners slightly bumped and very little shelf wear along the edges, the spine is faded. Otherwise in Very Good to Fine condition. Contents are clean and bright.
Paper scuffed on both the front fly leaves as if rubbed out.
B/W photographs and maps throughout.
No Dust Jacket.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.
Published by General Staff, Defence Headquarters, Pretoria, 1924.
Printed 17th October 1923, in an edition of 1000 copies, by The Government Printer, Pretoria.
Binding Condition: Very Good
Overall Condition: Very Good especially considering its age.
Size: Imperial Octavo (8vo), 278 mm X 212 mm X 29 mm
230 pages.
A significant collectors item, and a real gem for any collection. Very scarce in this condition.
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