German East Africa Collection

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480322 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480232 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

'Lindi; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Lindi; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'La rue commercante de Pangani; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La rue commercante de Pangani; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Un quartier de Dareessalam; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Un quartier de Dareessalam; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Un depot d'ivoire dans lAfrique orientale allemande; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Un depot d'ivoire dans lAfrique orientale allemande; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Types de Souahelis; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Types de Souahelis; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Panorama de Daressalam; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Panorama de Daressalam; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Indigenes des bords du Tanganyika; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Indigenes des bords du Tanganyika; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Map showing the Proposed Route of the British East African Company's Railway, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Map showing the Proposed Route of the British East African Company's Railway, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

La conquete des colonies Africaines de l'Allemagne; troupes britanniques en marche... c1915. Creator: Unknown
La conquete des colonies Africaines de l'Allemagne; troupes britanniques en marche dans la brousse, aux confins de la Rhodesia et de l'Afrique Orientale allemande

Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War

Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda

Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Map showing colonial possessions including the Belgian Congo, British East Africa, German East Africa, Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa

Destruction of a German expedition in Africa (colour litho)
2818227 Destruction of a German expedition in Africa (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a German expedition in Africa)

Askari, First World War colonial soldier from German East Africa (colour litho)
3103706 Askari, First World War colonial soldier from German East Africa (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Askari)

The World in Pictures: German Africa (coloured engraving)
979122 The World in Pictures: German Africa (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World in Pictures: German Africa.); © Look and Learn

A German Gun Position in the Heart of the Jungle: one of the 4
A German Gun Position in the Heart of the Jungle, First World War, 1917-1918, (c1920)....one of the 4.1 howitzers captured in East Africa

The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920)....map illustrating General Smutss operations in the heart of the German colony

The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920)....map illustrating the conquest of Kilimanjaro and the first phase of General Smutss campaign

British soldiers in East Africa, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British soldiers in East Africa, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Affair of Outposts: British officers watching operations from the roof of a native house in German East Africa

The Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. General Lettow-Vorbeck led the German military in East Africa, his guerilla tactics compelled Britain to commit significant resources to a minor colonial

African soldiers fighting for Germany, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
African soldiers fighting for Germany, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Germanys Colonial Allies: Native Infantry in East Africa. The hats have the Prussian eagle on the front

Conveying Motor Transport across the Mbaka River, German East Africa, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Conveying Motor Transport across the Mbaka River, German East Africa, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: a car is carried across a river on a wooden platform tied to two canoes

The Kings African Rifles Crossing The Ruwu River, German East Africa, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Kings African Rifles Crossing The Ruwu River, German East Africa, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: British colonial troops in German East Africa

Map of Central Africa, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Central Africa, 1902. Showing colonial possessions including Italian Somaliland, Portuguese East Africa, German East Africa

Hermann von Wissmann, German explorer C017 / 0684
Hermann von Wissmann (1853-1905), German explorer of Africa, officer and colonial administrator. Wissmann was an army officer who travelled with German explorer Paul Pogge on an expedition to

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"German East Africa: A Forgotten Chapter in World War I History" Step back in time and explore the captivating story during the tumultuous years of the First World War. Through a series of intriguing maps, engravings, and lithographs, we are transported to this little-known corner of the world where history was made. The closing phases of the East African Campaign come alive in a detailed map from 1917-18. It illustrates the strategic maneuvers and battles that shaped this region's destiny. Colonial possessions in East Africa during this era are also unveiled through another map, shedding light on the territorial ambitions at play. One cannot ignore the dramatic destruction depicted in a color lithograph showcasing a German expedition meeting its fate amidst African jungles. The bravery and resilience of Askari soldiers - colonial troops from German East Africa - is vividly captured in another colorful lithograph. "The World in Pictures: German Africa, " a beautifully colored engraving, offers us glimpses into life within these territories under German rule. Meanwhile, an image revealing a hidden gun position deep within dense jungle foliage reminds us of how fiercely contested every inch was during this campaign. The war's impact on both sides becomes apparent as British soldiers stationed in East Africa pose for an unknown photographer's lens. Equally striking is an image titled "The Last German Colony, " which transports us to 1916 when Germany's hold over these lands began to crumble. But it wasn't just European powers fighting for control; even Africans found themselves caught up in this global conflict. An evocative photograph captures African soldiers proudly fighting for Germany – their stories often overlooked but deserving recognition nonetheless. As we delve into these historical artifacts, we uncover forgotten narratives that shed light on one of WWI's lesser-known theaters – German East Africa. These images serve as windows into a complex web woven by empires seeking dominance while local populations navigated uncertain times with resilience and courage.