Battle of Mahiwa (1917)

Battle of Mahiwa (German East Africa vs Nigeria) took place in 1917 during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1917
Date: 1917-10-18
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Side A: German East Africa
Side B: Nigeria
Commanders (A): Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, Kurt Wahle
Commanders (B): Sir Jacob van Deventer
Casualties: 500–600 killed and wounded (German East Africa), 2,700 killed and wounded (Nigeria)
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: -10.350°, 39.267°