Gaudi, Robert
African Kaiser: General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and the Great War in Africa
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787389601
- author:
- Gaudi, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.51 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
African Kaiser General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and the Great War in Africa by Robert Gaudi
At the turn of the twentieth century, European colonial powers clashed in Africa, seeking trade, land, and political advantage. When the First World War broke out, they found themselves fighting not only on the Western Front but also in East Africa's unforgiving landscape.
This book tells the story of General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and his small group of hardened German officers, who fought alongside their African troops in a unique and integrated army. Their campaign, marked by guerrilla warfare, naval duels, and a remarkable Zeppelin journey, is a testament to the general's remarkable leadership and endurance.
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