Who did von Lettow-Vorbeck fight against?
British Empire
French Republic
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Russian Empire
Answer
The British Empire was the primary enemy of von Lettow-Vorbeck during the First World War. He led a German colonial army in German East Africa against the British Empire, which had a much larger army. Von Lettow-Vorbeck was able to use guerrilla tactics to avoid direct confrontation with the British Empire, and he was able to keep his army supplied and in the field for over four years.
Unforgettable General: The Remarkable Story of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
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