Voices Book extract: In pursuit of an empireSA’s role in World War 2 is undeniable, and German General Erwin Rommel led the decimation of a South African force in northeast Libya in 1941. South Africa was required to play a significant role in aiding the UK in neutralising the Italians in Africa. The French surrender, together with Italy’s declaration of war, suddenly placed the British east African colonies and Britain’s presence in Egypt in immediate danger. However, South Africa’s support of the UK was not entirely altruistic, nor based purely on loyalty. The UDF ordered the brigade commander of 1st South African Infantry Brigade to invade within an hour.

Source: News 24 March 15, 2019 00:22 UTC