The Battle of Tanga (1914) (The Battle of The Bees)

The Battle of Tanga was a Brilliant Victory for the German Empire, against all Military Odds with 1,000 German and African Soldiers Versus the 8,000 Anglo - Indian Soldiers.

The British Landed in the City of Tanga on November 3 and experienced no resistance from the Germans. and The Germans planned a Dugout Attack against the British. While the British we're Marching in Broken Columns. The Germans Open Fired at the Broken Columns of the British and Indian Soldiers.
The British took Heavy Casualties in the Second Rounds of volleys Fire from the Well Prepared Germans. But The British Managed to Broke through to the Center and began House House Combat with The Germans forcing them into a Retreat. The British Right was full collapsed and turned into a Race back towards their Barges. The British Indian Left and Center also joined the Rout and gave the Germans a Chance to Pursuit the British towards the Sea.

This Battle Resulted in one of Britain's Embarrassing Defeats. With over 400 - 700 British Killed or Missing and the Germans only suffered 150 Killed or Missing. Paul Von Lettow-Volbeck would lead a Successful Guerilla Warfare Against the British Empire in German East Africa

This Battle is also known as the Battle of the 'Bees' because Germans reported seeing the British being attacked by Bees. (True Story)

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