First Battle of Garua
The First Battle of Garua took place from 29 to 31 August 1914 during the Kamerun Campaign of the First World War between German and invading British forces in northern Kamerun at Garua. It was the first significant action to take place in the campaign and resulted in the German repulsion of the British force.
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First Battle of Garua
The First Battle of Garua took place from 29 to 31 August 1914 during the Kamerun Campaign of the First World War between German and invading British forces in northern Kamerun at Garua. It was the first significant action to take place in the campaign and resulted in the German repulsion of the British force.
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Europeans: Majority of officer corps
Nigerians: 250
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*25pxBritish Nigeria
*25pxGerman Kamerun
British Empire
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1914-08-31
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German victory
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A German officer fires a gun from the defences at Garua during the Kamerun Campaign
casualties
Relatively light
commander
Captain von Crailsheim
Colonel C. H. P. Carter
Colonel MacLear
Major Puckle
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