Lettow-Vorbeck, General von (Paul Emil), 1870-1964, Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian Libraries) DSI · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 321
tion this battalion had been badly handled by our main force. A company detailed for the further pursuit of the retreating enemy returned the following day without having achieved any- thing more ; here, again, after such a favourable action the sub- ordinate leaders and the troops themselves could… … in a manner in keeping with the situation, was unable to effect more than a few patrol skirmishes. The enemy had, in the meantime, gained too great a start. No information was obtained except as to the very hurried flight of the enemy. I, with the main part of my forces, stood my ground. The full…
World War, 1914-1918
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