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Revision as of 21:44, 15 December 2023

Battle of Mkalamo
Part of East African Campaign

William Dadiani II On the left side
Location
Result British victory
Territorial
changes
The British were unable to advance due to heavy losses
Belligerents
East Africa

 British Empire

Commanders and leaders
William Dadiani II  Unknown
Strength
568 2900~
Casualties and losses
498 Killed

1145 Killed

123 wounded

The Battle of Mkalamo was fought during the East African Campaign of World War I.

References

  • Chisholm, Hugh (1922). The Encyclopædia Britannica, The Twelfth Edition, Volume 2. New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company, LTD.

4°59′00″S 38°07′00″E / 4.98333°S 38.1167°E / -4.98333; 38.1167