Description: This book offers a firsthand account of the East African campaign during World War I, as experienced by the German commander. It details the challenges and triumphs faced by a small, resourceful force against overwhelming odds. The author's personal narrative sheds light on the complexities of colonial warfare, highlighting the strategic importance of the conflict in East Africa within the broader context of the global war. Through vivid descriptions of battles, logistical struggles, and the unique challenges of fighting in the African landscape, the book explores themes of leadership, resilience, and the human cost of war. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable perspective on a lesser-known chapter of World War I, revealing the enduring impact of colonial legacies and the enduring spirit of those who fought in this extraordinary campaign. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: My Reminiscences of East Africa (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 370 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Military / General
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 17.5 Oz
Author: Von Lettow-Vorbeck
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback