1911 unit marked

Piet · 08-15-2018, 03:51 PM

Norm,
I wouldn't say it is a Smuts number, because the same register still applies in South Africa.
General Smuts was the man who commanded the Boers to make war against the Germans in South West Africa on behalf of England. This order marked the beginning of a Rebellion in South Africa because people where divided about loyalty towards the Queen. They just came out of a war against England where many lost their lives and women and children were killed in the so called concentration camps.
My history knowledge is a bit rusty so I hope I got this right!

08-15-2018, 03:51 PM	#22
Piet User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 143 Thanks: 155 Thanked 35 Times in 22 Posts	Norm, I wouldn't say it is a Smuts number, because the same register still applies in South Africa. General Smuts was the man who commanded the Boers to make war against the Germans in South West Africa on behalf of England. This order marked the beginning of a Rebellion in South Africa because people where divided about loyalty towards the Queen. They just came out of a war against England where many lost their lives and women and children were killed in the so called concentration camps. My history knowledge is a bit rusty so I hope I got this right! Last edited by Piet; 08-15-2018 at 03:59 PM. Reason: wrong word, spelling

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