Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

German general and East Africa commander

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck - German general and East Africa commander
Born

March 20th, 1870
154 years ago

Died

March 9th, 1964
61 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

Served as a general in the Imperial German Army during World War I. Commanded German forces in the East Africa campaign, opposed British troops, and conducted a guerrilla warfare strategy. Successfully led operations that resulted in significant territorial control for German East Africa. Promoted to the rank of general and allowed the German forces to remain engaged in the war long after most of the empire had capitulated. After the war, continued to be a significant figure in discussions about military tactics and strategy.

Commanded German forces in East Africa

Conducted guerrilla warfare against British troops

Maintained prolonged resistance during World War I

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