Meine Erinnerungen aus Ostafrika by Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck

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Author Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul Emil von, 1870-1964
LoC No. 21010860
Title Meine Erinnerungen aus Ostafrika
Original Publication Leipzig: Verlag von K. F. Koehler, 1920.
Note Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Meine Erinnerungen aus Ostafrika" by Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the author’s experiences during World War I in German East Africa, detailing his role and observations as a commander of the Schutztruppe (protection force) against overwhelming Allied forces. It reflects on the complexities of colonial military strategy, local interactions, and the broader implications of war on the region. At the start of the narrative, von Lettow-Vorbeck describes the state of German East Africa in January 1914, with an awareness of impending conflict. He outlines the preparations and military considerations leading up to the outbreak of World War I, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region and the limited resources of his troops. His initial assessments and interactions with local populations illustrate the challenges of maintaining order and discipline in the face of an anticipated war, setting the stage for the personal and military confrontations that would follow throughout the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa, East
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EBook-No. 71877
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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