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My Reminiscences of East Africa

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck

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Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck (popularly known as the Lion of Africa, was a general in the Imperial German Army and the commander of its forces in the German East Africa campaign. For four years, with a force of about 14,000, he held in check a much larger force of 300,000 British, Indian, Belgian, and Portuguese troops. He is known for never being defeated or captured in battle.

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