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Battle of Salaita Hill
1916 • Taita-Taveta Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Repelling a major British offensive by entrenched Schutztruppe.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Schutztruppe
- Commander: Georg Kraut
- Strength: ca. 1.300
- Casualties: ca. 170
British India
- Commander: Michael Tighe
- Strength: ca. 6.000
- Casualties: ca. 600
Strategic Context
British attempt to invade German East Africa from Kenya.
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