Battle of Tanga (1914)

Battle of Tanga (German East Africa vs Side B) took place in 1914 during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1914
Date: 1914-11-05
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Side A: German East Africa
Commanders (A): Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, Tom von Prince
Commanders (B): Arthur Aitken, Richard Wapshare, Michael Tighe
Casualties: 16 Germans killed 55 Askaris killed 76 Germans & Askaris wounded (German East Africa), 360 killed (side B)
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: -5.067°, 39.100°