Battle of Kibata
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central African Republic | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 5.9500, 25.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kibata was fought north-west from Kilwa during the East African Campaign of World War I. The British theatre commander, South African General Jan Smuts, planned to seize Kibata and prevent German forces from withdrawing southwards.
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