The First World War moulded the global landscape and had a lasting effect on much of the World. Where the majority of international research focusses on the European theatre, Antonio Garcia explores one of the peripheral campaigns of the Great War. South Africa's First World War campaign in German South West Africa was a daring military undertaking epitomised by manoeuvre and rapidity.

The Union of South Africa's Entry into The First World War -- Manoeuvre Warfare Theory -- The Battle of Sandfontein -- Tie 1914 Afrikaner Rebellion -- Suppression of the 1914 Afrikaner Rebellion -- The Northern Offensive until 31 March 1915 -- Operations in the South of German South West Africa -- The Final Envelopment -- Airpower in the German South West African Campaign -- Analysis of the German South West African Campaign.