Battle of Kibata
| Battle of Kibata | |||||||
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| Part of East African Campaign | |||||||
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United Kingdom and Empire | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck |
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Kibata was fought north-west from Kilwa during the East African Campaign of World War I. The British theatre commander, South African General Jan Smuts, planned to seize Kibata and prevent German forces from withdrawing southwards.