Battle of Kahe 1916
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 March 1916 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1916 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | Kenya | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | East African Campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -2.2667, 37.8667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kahe was fought during the East African Campaign of World War I. It was the last action between German and Entente forces before the German retreat from the Kilimanjaro area. British and South African forces surrounded German positions at Kahe, south of Mount Kilimanjaro. Entente forces inflicted considerable casualties and captured large German artillery pieces but also suffered more casualties in return. German forces retreated from there, further into the interior of the colony.
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