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In which campaign was von Lettow-Vorbeck a commander?

  • German East Africa campaign

  • German West Africa campaign

  • Balkans campaign

  • Italian front campaign

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Von Lettow-Vorbeck was a commander in the German East Africa campaign during World War I. He was a skilled tactician and was able to keep the Allied forces at bay for over two years. His campaign was eventually defeated by the British and South African forces, but he was able to escape capture.
Unforgettable General: The Remarkable Story of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Unforgettable General: The Remarkable Story of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

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