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Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul Emil von
1870
1964
Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul von
Von Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul Emil
Lettow-Vorbeck, Colonel von (Paul Emil)
Lettow-Vorbeck, General von (Paul Emil)
21010860
Meine Erinnerungen aus Ostafrika
$aLeipzig :$bVerlag von K. F. Koehler, $c1920.
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"Meine Erinnerungen aus Ostafrika" by Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the author’s experiences during World War I in German East Africa, detailing his role and observations as a commander of the Schutztruppe (protection force) against overwhelming Allied forces. It reflects on the complexities of colonial military strategy, local interactions, and the broader implications of war on the region. At the start of the narrative, von Lettow-Vorbeck describes the state of German East Africa in January 1914, with an awareness of impending conflict. He outlines the preparations and military considerations leading up to the outbreak of World War I, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region and the limited resources of his troops. His initial assessments and interactions with local populations illustrate the challenges of maintaining order and discipline in the face of an anticipated war, setting the stage for the personal and military confrontations that would follow throughout the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/meineerinnerunge00lett/page/n7/mode/2up
20170805222548vonlettowv
1920
de
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
de
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa, East
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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