One of the least-published campaigns of World War I (1914-1918) was that fought in East Africa by forces of colonial troops - British Empire, Belgian, Portuguese and German. Short of resources, many European, African and Indian soldiers recorded epics of endurance as they hunted the outnumbered but brilliantly led German colonial forces across a disease-ridden wilderness. The achievements of Paul von Lettow Vorbeck - the last German commander in the field to lay down his arms - brought him fame and respect comparable to ...
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One of the least-published campaigns of World War I (1914-1918) was that fought in East Africa by forces of colonial troops - British Empire, Belgian, Portuguese and German. Short of resources, many European, African and Indian soldiers recorded epics of endurance as they hunted the outnumbered but brilliantly led German colonial forces across a disease-ridden wilderness. The achievements of Paul von Lettow Vorbeck - the last German commander in the field to lay down his arms - brought him fame and respect comparable to that won by Rommel in World War II. The events and the forces are described here in concise detail, and illustrated with rare photographs and striking colour artworks.
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Seller's Description:
Raffaele Ruggeri. Fine. Softcover in glossy, illustrated covers. 48 pp with bibliography and index. Illustrated with black & white photographs and full color plates. Detailed info on the uniforms, military equipment, and strategies of an obscure battle by colonial forces during WWI.
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Like New. Size: 9x7x0; Entire book is in pristine condition, apparently unread. Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library.
