Military & Warfare

Togoland Surrendered to Allied Forces

After a brief campaign lasting 20 days, the German colony of Togoland capitulated to French and British forces. This marked the first German colony to fall into Allied hands during World War I, signaling an early shift in colonial power dynamics in Africa. The operation showcased the cooperation between the British and French military forces in this endeavor, highlighting their strategic importance in the wider context of the war.

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