Battle of Rufiji Delta (oct 1, 1914 – jul 11, 1915)
Description:
The Battle of the Rufiji Delta was fought in German East Africa (modern Tanzania) from October 1914 – July 1915 during the First World War, between the German Navy's light cruiser SMS Königsberg, and a powerful group of British warships. The battle was a series of attempts, ultimately successful, to sink the blockaded German cruiser.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 1, 1914
jul 11, 1915
~ 9 months