Battle of Nsanakong (1914)

Battle of Nsanakong (British Empire & 25px British Nigeria vs German Empire & German Kamerun) took place in 1914 during Kamerun campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1914
• Date: 6 September 1914
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Kamerun campaign
• Side A: British Empire, 25px British Nigeria
• Side B: German Empire, German Kamerun
• Commanders (A): Lt. Col. C. T. Mair, Cap. Milne-Howe
• Commanders (B): Rausch Emil
• Casualties: Total: 168 99 killed 20 wounded 49 captured (British Empire & 25px British Nigeria), Total: 113 43 killed 70 wounded (German Empire & German Kamerun)
• Outcome: German victory
• Coordinates: 5.876°, 8.975°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Nsanakong · Wikidata entry