Battle of Mahiwa

October 15โ€“18, 1917 · Mahiwa

Result Indecisive

South African and Nigerian troops attacked a German column under Lettow-Vorbeck in southeastern Tanganyika. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and neither side gained a clear advantage.

Central Powers

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
3,000
Casualties
500โ€“600
Strength
5,000โ€“6,000
Casualties
2,700