Battle of Tabora (1916 AD)
Battle of Tabora (Belgium vs German East Africa) took place in 1916 AD during East African Campaign.
Battle facts
- Year: 1916 AD
- Date: 1916-09-19
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: East African Campaign
- Side A: Belgium
- Side B: German East Africa
- Commanders (A): Charles Tombeur
- Commanders (B): Kurt Wahle
- Casualties: approx. 1,300400 (228 captured)
- Outcome: Belgian victory
Most of the Ruanda-Urundi territory is left under Belgian control for the rest of the war
Allies gain control of the vital Tanganjikabahn railway line
- Coordinates: -5.017°, 32.800°
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