Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck: The Events and Times that Molded the Man: A Grand Award Winning Display Exhibit (Grand Award Stamp Exhibits)

The exhibit shown in this volume highlights the life of this extraordinary individual from his birth in Saarlouis in 1870 to his death in 1964. In addition to being a soldier he was an activist for the return of a colonial empire, was cautious in dealings with the Nazi regime, an author, and a politician serving in the Reichstag. He is best known as the brilliant commander and master of guerrilla tactics in German East Africa during WW I. Unlike many display exhibits this one spans nearly a century and details military and political events in Asia, Africa and Europe. As such it is rich with philatelic history.Every attempt has been made, through extensive research, to accurately depict events and details of Vorbeck’s life. The exhibit provides a series of thematic vignettes referencing the times, places and events that influenced his life. Materials used for the exhibit include period items representing postal history or other philatelic material, post cards, photographs, newspaper, book and periodical clippings, and other non-philatelic material appropriate to the story. Published by Exhibitors Press. Read more