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During which major event did von Lettow-Vorbeck earn his reputation?

  • Second Moroccan Crisis

  • Boxer Rebellion

  • Russo-Japanese War

  • First World War

Answer

During the First World War, Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck commanded a German and African force in East Africa that waged a guerrilla campaign against the British and Belgian forces. His force was outnumbered and outgunned, but he managed to tie down a large number of British and Belgian troops, preventing them from being used elsewhere.
Unforgettable General: The Remarkable Story of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

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

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