Kurt Wahle
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| Birth name | Kurt Wahle |
| Born | December 26, 1855 Bad Düben, Saxony |
| Died | June 19, 1928 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | Saxony German Empire |
| Service/ | Royal Saxon Army German Imperial Army |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
Kurt Wahle (26 December 1855 – 19 June 1928) was a Saxon-born retired German general who travelled to German East Africa in 1914 to visit his son. Being in the colony at the outbreak of World War I, he volunteered to serve under Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, despite outranking him, and became one of his front commanders. He was involved in the fighting during the East African Campaign until October 1918. During the campaign, he was awarded the Iron Cross (First Class) and the Pour le Mérite and commanded the German forces at the Battle of Tabora.
References
- Paice, Edward Tip and Run: The Untold Tragedy of the Great War in Africa Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2007, ISBN 0-297-84709-0. (see page 384)
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