Tip and Run - the Untold Tragedy of the Great War in Africa

Great book, pity about the knee jerk Boer bashing that spoils an otherwise interesting new look at a fascinating subject. New material about the invasion of Mozambique also fascinating but also lots of sterotyping of Portuguese colonialism that jars. Focus on African soldiers in all of the armies is a much needed addition to the history of the Great War in Africa. The impact of the Spanish Flu on...more

Great book, pity about the knee jerk Boer bashing that spoils an otherwise interesting new look at a fascinating subject. New material about the invasion of Mozambique also fascinating but also lots of sterotyping of Portuguese colonialism that jars. Focus on African soldiers in all of the armies is a much needed addition to the history of the Great War in Africa. The impact of the Spanish Flu on the survivors is fascinating.   hide