Uncle George The Boer Boyhood, Letters And Battles Of Lieutenant-general George Edwin Brink – Carel Birkby

Carel Birkby’s definitive biography charts the life and military career of Lieutenant-General George Edwin “Uncle George” Brink, arguably South Africa’s most capable soldier. From his Boer boyhood and WWI service in German South-West and East Africa, the book culminates in his command of the 1st SA Division during WWII’s pivotal Abyssinian and Western Desert battles. Drawing on Brink’s letters, this work offers unique insights into the strategic and operational decisions of a remarkable military leader’s storied career.