Great War in West Africa

von E. Howard Gorges

292 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The campaign in West Africa during the Great War is overshadowed by the more famous fight against the elusive German genius of guerilla warfare, Gen. von Lettow-Vorbeck in East Africa. This account by the British Commander in West Africa, redresses the balance. Gorges describes the Anglo-French invasion and occupation of Togoland, Germany's west African colony, and the more difficult and protracted operations against the German Cameroons - on land, as well as at sea. It took the Allies until January 1916 to eliminate German resistance and chase the remaining German forces into neutral territory. Profusely illustrated with maps, 191 photographs, and four appendices listing officers serving, orders of battle etc.

• Reihe: No Series Linked
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Erster Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781845741150
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.10.2004
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Naval & Military Press