From which country were the majority of his African troops?
Nigeria
Sudan
Senegal
German East Africa
Answer
The majority of the African troops in von Lettow-Vorbeck's army came from German East Africa. The troops were drawn from various ethnic groups, including the Maasai, the Chagga, and the Wahehe. They were recruited by German officials and missionaries, and were motivated by a variety of factors, including the desire to fight for their country, to protect their families and homes, and to earn money.
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