East African campaign (World War I)

August 3, 1914 – November 25, 1918

Result Allied victory

The war for German East Africa: British, South African, Belgian and Portuguese forces slowly occupied the colony, while Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's Schutztruppe fought on in Mozambique and Northern Rhodesia until after the armistice in Europe.

Battles 8

November 2–5, 1914
November 3, 1914
Battle of Kilimanjaro German victory Longido
March 11–12, 1916
March 18, 1916
Battle of Kahe British victory Kahe
September 1916
Tabora offensive Allied victory Tabora Kurt Wahle
September 8–19, 1916
January 3–4, 1917
Battle of Behobeho Inconclusive
August 31, 1918

Key commanders

Allies 7

Central Powers 4