In which continent did von Lettow-Vorbeck lead his campaign?
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa
Answer
In 1914, World War I began and Germany had a colony in East Africa. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was in charge of the colony and he decided to fight the British. He led his army on a campaign through Africa, fighting the British and winning many battles. He was eventually forced to surrender in 1918, but he had kept the British busy for a long time.
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