Battle of Kilosa

Battle of Kilosa
Part of East African Campaign
Date1916
LocationKilosa, German East Africa
Result German decisive victory
Belligerents
German Empire United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
unknown unknown
Strength
450 soldiers 1,200 soldiers
Casualties and losses
31 dead and 22 severely wounded 101 dead, 233 wounded and the rest were taken into captivity

The Battle of Kilosa was fought during the East African Campaign of World War I.

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Coordinates: 6°50′00″S 36°59′00″E / 6.83333°S 36.9833°E / -6.83333; 36.9833

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