Capture of Ukerewe Island on Lake Victoria - 9 - 15 June 1916
attack came down Lake Victoria to seize Ukerewe Island. It was important to seize the island in preperation for a later attack on Mwanza
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Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Mar 19, 2020
Amphibious raid on Bukoba 22 & 23 June 1915
The raid was a success - the first notable British success in the East African Campaign.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 7, 2020
Loyal North Lanc's assault Shirati from Lake Victoria - January 1915
On 3rd January 1915 British Intelligence reported that the Schutztruppe in the Lake Victoria area was crossing the British East Africa borde
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 1, 2020
Fight at Lupembe Point on Lake Victoria - 6th December 1915
In December 1915 the 98th Infantry, in at Kisumu, was chosen to occupy the Lupembe peninsula for two or three days to divert enemy troops..
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 1, 2020
Recovering the SS Sybil from German territory on Lake Victoria - May 1915
The SS Sybil was one of the smaller steamers on Lake Victoria with a capacity of 700 tons and a speed of 9 knots.