Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

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General Pershing's troops moving into Mexico in 1917 during World War I.

Timeline of World War I

ANZAC troops set up camps on the Gallipoli Peninsula (now in Turkey) during World War I.

100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings

Bar graph of the United States Death Toll during major events. Infogram chart.

U.S. Death Toll During Major Events

Meeting of leaders in W.W.I, General Hindenburg, Kaiser William II, General Ludendorff examine maps during World War I in Germany.

Military Commanders of World War I

American troops at the front in Italy. American soldiers on the Piave (river) front hurling a shower of hand grenades into the Austrian trenches, Varage, Italy; September 16, 1918. (World War I)

Leaders of World War I

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Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro

Why Is Christmas in December?

Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket

Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?

The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)

9 Worst Generals in History

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009

Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

Entrants falling and tumbling over while chasing the cheese at the 2016 'Cheese Rolling' held at Cooper's Hill, in the Cotswolds, Brockworth England

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck: References & Edit History

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role in World War I
- In 20th-century international relations: The war at sea and abroad
- In World War I: The loss of the German colonies

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Deleted pejorative terminology.	Amy McKenna	May 09, 2024
	First paragraph modernization.	Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 21, 2024
	Anniversary information added.		Mar 16, 2024
	Anniversary information added.		Mar 05, 2024
	Media added.	Amy Tikkanen	Dec 16, 2009
	Added new Web site: First World War - Biography of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck.	Gloria Lotha	May 13, 2009
	Article revised and updated.	William L. Hosch	Aug 09, 2007
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998