Battle of Rufiji Delta (1914)

Battle of Rufiji Delta took place in 1914 during World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1914
• Date: October 1914
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Commanders (A): Cdr. Max Looff
• Commanders (B): Cpt. Sidney Robert Drury-Lowe
• Casualties: 33 killed (mostly due to disease) 1 light cruiser sunk 1 supply ship sunk 1 freighter sunk (side A), 6 aircraft destroyed (1 civilian & 5 naval, mostly through attrition) (side B)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: -7.868°, 39.240°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Rufiji Delta · Wikidata entry