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The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
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The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920)....map illustrating General Smutss operations in the heart of the German colony. The movements of General Jan Smuts, in charge of the British conquest of German East Africa during the First World War, are indicated with arrows. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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Arrows Colonies Colony East Africa Frank A Frank A Mumby Frank Arthur Frank Arthur Mumby Front Line Frontline General Jan General Jan Smuts German East Africa Gresham Publishing Co Ltd Gresham Publishing Company Imperialism Jan Christiaan Smuts Keystone Archives Lines Mumby Mumby Frank A Mumby Frank Arthur Position Positions Smuts Tanzania The Great World War A History Theatre Of War 1st World War Battlefield Dar Es Salaam General Smuts Jan Smuts
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The Campaign in East Africa, c1916 - A Historical Map Unveiling General Smuts' Operations
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. This print takes us back to the heart of the German colony during World War I. The map, featured in "The Great World War: A History". Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby, showcases the remarkable campaign led by General Jan Smuts. As we examine this piece closely, arrows guide our eyes through the movements of General Smuts as he strategizes his conquest of German East Africa. This colonial battleground witnessed intense clashes between British forces and their German counterparts. The significance of this map lies not only in its depiction of military operations but also in its portrayal of imperialism and colonialism on the African continent. It serves as a reminder that even amidst global conflicts, struggles for power extended beyond European borders. With Dar es Salaam serving as a key coastal location on this battlefield, it becomes evident that control over colonies played a crucial role in shaping wartime strategies. The lines demarcating frontlines highlight the intensity with which both sides fought for dominance. While created by an unknown artist from The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd around 1920, this historical document offers valuable insights into one chapter of World War I's vast theater of war. It immortalizes General Jan Smuts' contributions to British victory while shedding light on the complexities surrounding imperialism during that era. In preserving such prints like these from Heritage Images, we gain a deeper understanding of our shared history and appreciate those who shaped it.
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