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Battle of Kusseri 1914

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1914Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraWorld War I era (1914–1918)derived from year
LocationCameroonNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
War / conflictKamerun campaignWikidata P361
Coordinates12.0833, 15.0333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Kusseri between German and French forces took place from late August to 25 September 1914 in Kusseri, northeastern Kamerun during the Kamerun campaign of World War I. The action resulted in the French capture of the Kusseri fort and the German garrison's retreat to Mora.

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Location

12.0833, 15.0333 · Cameroon

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