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: 3 November 1914
• 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°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Tanga · Wikidata entry