Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950), c. 1910s. He grew up on a farm, became a brilliant student of law, philosophy, poetry, etc. He got into politics, then the military, then lobbied for South African interests in London. He became prime minister of the Union of South Africa right after World War I and then again during World War II. But for much of his life, he was hated by many Afrikaners. To see my other vintage images, Search: Prestor vintage WW I

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