Battle of Rufiji Delta

German cruiser SMS Königsberg is forced to scuttle in the Rufiji River, German East Africa (modern-day Tanzania), during World War I.

1915 · Germany, United Kingdom · government

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8 historical parallels

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• Washington Protocols Settlement of Venezuelan Crisis 1903

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• Edward VII Proclaimed Emperor of India 1903

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• Battle of Waterberg 1904

  A battle in the Herero Wars where German forces under Lothar von Trotha defeated the Herero people, leading to their expulsion into the Omaheke desert.

• Herero Wars 1904

  A series of conflicts in German South West Africa (modern-day Namibia) between the Herero people and German colonial forces.

• Algeciras Conference 1906

  A conference to resolve the First Moroccan Crisis between France and Germany.

• Battle of Kousséri 1900

  French forces defeated Warlord Rabih az-Zubayr, securing French control over Chad.

• Russian Invasion of Manchuria 1900

  The Russian Empire invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria, escalating tensions in East Asia.