Germany in Africa

Cameroon

Jul 5, 1884

Germany establishes colony in Cameroon.

South West Africa

Aug 7, 1884

Germany establishes colony in South West Africa.

Togoland

Nov 27, 1884

Germany establishes colony in Togoland.

German East Africa

Sep 8, 1885

Germany establishes German East Africa as a colony.

WWI

Period: Jan 1, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918

World War I

Germany vs. Britain

May 1, 1914

Colonel von Lettow Vorbeck beats Britain in German East Africa.

Togoland Surrender

Aug 24, 1914

Radio starion destoryed in Togoland by the Allies. Germany surrenders in Togoland two days later.

German Victory

Sep 17, 1914

Germany defeats Allied campaign in South West Africa.

Allies Advance

Nov 20, 1914

Allies advance through South West Africa.

Germany Surrenders

Jul 9, 1915

Germany surrenders in South West Africa to the Allies.

Germany Surrenders

Mar 10, 1916

Germany surrenders to Allied forces in Cameroon.

Allied Invasion

Oct 10, 1916

Allied forces invade German East Africa.

World War I Ends

Nov 11, 1918

The Allies are victorious in WWI.

Final German Surrender

Nov 28, 1918

Colonel Vorbeck tracked down and surrenders to Allies.

Togo's Independence

May 7, 1960

Togo gains its independence from Great Britain.

Cameroon's Independence

Nov 17, 1960

Cameroon gains its independence from Great Britain.

German East Africa's Independence

Nov 17, 1961

Tanzania, previously German East Africa, gains its independence from Great Britain.

South West Africa's Independence

Apr 9, 1990

Nambia, previously South West Africa, gains its independence.