First World War in FocusThree days after the armistice between Germany and the Allies, fighting ends in East Africa. General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck agrees a cease-fire on hearing of Germany’s surrender.
Battle of Mahiwa
The Germans secure victory over British forces at the Battle of Mahiwa in German East Africa (now Tanzania).
Attack on Namema
A British-Rhodesian force captures Namema in German East Africa (now Tanzania).
British occupation of German East Africa begins
Three British columns invade German East Africa (now Tanzania) from the north, south and west, but fail to defeat the Germans. A long guerrilla war ensues.
Battle of Tanga
Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck’s German colonial forces defeat British-Indian troops at the Battle of Tanga in German East Africa (now Tanzania).
Battle of Kilimanjaro
The Germans secure victory over the British at the Battle of Kilimanjaro in German East Africa (now Tanzania).
