Battle of Kisaki

Battle of Kisaki
Part of World War I
Date7–11 September 1916
Location
Kisaki, German East Africa
7°29′10″S 37°36′05″E / 7.48611°S 37.60139°E / -7.48611; 37.60139
Result German victory
Belligerents

 German Empire

  South Africa
Commanders and leaders
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Jan Smuts

  • Coen Brits
Strength
2,200 1,700
Location within Tanzania
Battle of Kisaki (Africa)

The Battle of Kisaki was a confrontation between German and South Africa forces near the town of Kisaki, German East Africa, on 7–11 September 1916.

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