My Reminiscences of East Africa by Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck

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Author Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul Emil von, 1870-1964
Title My Reminiscences of East Africa
Note Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "My Reminiscences of East Africa" by Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a first-person perspective of the author's experiences during World War I in German East Africa, detailing military operations and the involvement of local populations. Lettow-Vorbeck, as the commander of the German forces, recalls the challenges faced during the conflict, emphasizing the resilience of both his troops and the native Askari soldiers who fought alongside them. At the start of the work, Lettow-Vorbeck describes his arrival in Dar-es-Salaam in January 1914 and outlines the colonial conditions in East Africa prior to the outbreak of war. He reflects on the strategic implications of the young colonial administration and the potential military actions that could arise. Lettow-Vorbeck expresses his concern over the lack of preparedness among German forces for an imminent war, stressing the necessity of unifying efforts to counteract British advances. This opening portion sets a compelling stage for the subsequent recounting of battles, personal anecdotes, and the complexities of colonial warfare, inviting readers to delve deeper into the unique narrative of an often-overlooked theatre of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Tanzania
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EBook-No. 51746
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