What was Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's nickname?
Tiger of Europe
Lion of Africa
Panther of Asia
Bear of Antarctica
Answer
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was a German general who led German forces in German East Africa during World War I. He was known as the "Lion of Africa" for his successful guerrilla campaign against the British. Lettow-Vorbeck's forces were outnumbered and outgunned, but he was able to keep them supplied and fighting for over four years.
Unforgettable General: The Remarkable Story of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
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