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COMMANDER // 1870–1950

Jan Smuts

field marshalUnion of South Africa1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1870 – 1950

187018801890190019101920193019401950Second Boer War · 1899-1902Battle of Elands River — September 17, 1901 · South African Republic · Second Boer War

Active service 1901 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 31.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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