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The Untold Tragedy of the First World War in Africa
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On 11 November 1918 the armistice requested by the beaten Germans came into effect, ending four years of fighting across Europe. However, in Africa, the Germans were still fighting and still winning. A tiny army of African and German soldiers, led by an indomitable German colonel fought a large British and Imperial force to a standstill. Their battles took place across the African savannah, deep in the jungle and along the foothills of the mountains. Soldiers faced disease, crocodiles, insects and all manner of strange threats - including on one occasion - killer bees. This campaign involved troops from India, South Africa, Portugal and Rhodesia as well as British and Australian forces. This true story has never before been told. A bestselling historian of colonial Africa, Edward Paice brings the story to life in a major new account of Africa's involvement in the First World War.

Author Biography

Edward Paice was a History Scholar at Cambridge and winner of the Leman prize. After a decade working in the City he spent four years living and writing in East Africa. His acclaimed biography Lost Lion of Empire: The Life of 'Cape-to-Cairo' Grogan, nominated by The Week as 'Best Newcomer', was published in 2001. Edward Paice was awarded a Visting Fellowship by Magdalene College, Cambridge in 2003-4. He is married.
Release date Australia
February 14th, 2008
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pages
528
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Dimensions
172x217x38
ISBN-13
9780753823491
Product ID
1687814

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