First Battle of Edea
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The First Battle of Edea involved the British and French assault on German forces stationed in the village of Edea during the Kamerun campaign of the First World War. Allied forces from Duala launched their advance on 20 October. Following stiff resistance along the southern railway line between Duala and Edea, German forces withdrew from the town to Jaunde, allowing Allied troops to finally occupy Edea on 26 October 1914.
1914
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
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Location: 3.8, 10.1333, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
2 places
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1914-10-20T00:00:00Z
1914-10-26T00:00:00Z
1914 First Battle of Edea
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1914 | First Battle of Edea | battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1915 | Second Battle of Edea | battle | Wikidata |