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Battle of Mahiwa
1917 • Lindi Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Bloodiest battle of the East African campaign.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Schutztruppe
- Commander: Lettow-Vorbeck
- Strength: ca. 1.500
- Casualties: ca. 500
British India
- Commander: Jacob van Deventer
- Strength: ca. 4.900
- Casualties: ca. 2.700
Strategic Context
British attempt to encircle Lettow-Vorbeck.
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