Battle of Tabora

September 8–19, 1916 · Tabora

German forces in East Africa lost the town of Tabora to Belgian Congolese columns advancing from the west. The fall of Tabora was an important step in taking German East Africa.

On the map Contemporaries

Allies

Central Powers

Belgian Congo

Belgium

German Empire

German East Africa

Kurt Wahle military commander

Strength and losses

Casualties: 1,300

Belgian Congo Strength 10,000

Strength: 5,000
Casualties: 400