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Battle of Ngomano
1917 • Cabo Delgado Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Schutztruppe raid on Portugal; start of the retreat to the south.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Schutztruppe
- Commander: Lettow-Vorbeck
- Strength: ca. 1.000
- Casualties: gering
Portugal
- Commander: João Teixeira Pinto †
- Strength: ca. 1.200
- Casualties: ca. 200
Strategic Context
Capturing supplies and evading into neutral/enemy territory.
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