Battle of Latema Nek (1916)

Battle of Latema Nek (German East Africa vs Rhodesia) took place in 1916 during East African Campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1916
Date: 1916-03-12
Era: Modern
Conflict: East African Campaign
Side A: German East Africa
Side B: Rhodesia
Commanders (A): Major Georg Kraut
Commanders (B): Major-General Wilfrid Malleson, Brigadier-General Michael Tighe
Casualties: 70+ killed (German East Africa), 270 killed, wounded or missing (Rhodesia)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: -3.400°, 37.583°