The Belgian Campaigns in Cameroon and German East Africa (1916)

In 1916, the Force Publique of Belgian Congo, under Belgian command, conducted a large-scale and successful campaign in German East Africa (Tanganyika). The operation consisted of a coordinated pincer movement, with two columns advancing from Congo against the German colonial troops. These campaigns were strategically vital to eliminate the threat posed by German forces, led by Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, on the borders of Belgian Congo and to secure control over crucial territories.

00:00 Introduction Part 1
04:31 Topoke and Ubanghi Infantry
04:54 Infantry on the march
06:58 Rest break after one hour of marching
07:39 Arrival at the bivouac
08:06 Setting up and arranging the encampment
10:26 Distribution of provisions to the soldiers
10:56 Bayonet exercises
12:23 Field training
13:01 Forming the skirmish line
13:25 Positioning the machine guns
13:56 Advance of the skirmishers
14:38 The waves of attack
15:12 Occupation of captured trenches under fire
15:52 The medical service
16:23 Introduction Part 2
17:04 Installation of the telegraph centre by telegraphers
17:42 Cyclist training
18:57 Departure for field duty
19:31 March in caravan
19:52 River crossing by cyclists
20:36 The soldier-cyclist
20:59 Trench mortars on the march
21:40 Terrain reconnaissance
22:01 Setting up the mortars
23:28 The artillery on the march
24:28 The hilly terrain
25:00 Assistance from porters on difficult terrain
26:00 The artillery in action
26:47 Observation of the firefight
27:00 Mules take over carrying the artillery pieces
28:45 End

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