The Lipizzaner’s survival was secured by several rescues that bridged the collapse of war-torn Europe with the birth of a new tradition in the Southern Hemisphere. In April 1945, the breed’s future was famously defended during Operation Cowboy, when American and German forces formed an unlikely alliance to shield imperial bloodlines from the advancing Red Army.
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
This is the family home of international recording artist Letta Mbulu. She began her career at the age of 12 performing with the Swanky Spots at the Donaldson Hall. During 26 years of exile in the United States, she toured extensively, becoming a cultural activist. Her musical collaborators include Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones, Cannonball Adderley, and her husband Caiphus Semenya.