Jan Smuts (1870 - 1950) South African statesman, addressing a gathering of South African troops prior to their departure on active service. Left to right: Sir Edward Harding, UK High Commissioner; Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, chief of General Staff; Major Coertse, Defence Forces Chaplain; General Brink, C-in-C of Burger Commandoes; and Mrs Smuts. Original Publication: People Disc - HL0216 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)