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The Conquest of German Togoland August 1914

Speaker: James White

The Conquest of German Togoland, August 1914. An account of Britain's first victorious, albeit short (three weeks), campaign of the Great War in West Africa. Led by a Captain Bryant and his men of the Gold Coast Regiment, they saw many firsts: among them, the first shots fired by a British soldier in the Great War as well as the first officer to be killed in action.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Birmingham branch
20 September 2025 14:00 to 20 September 2025 16:00
Royal British Legion, 12 Rectory Road, Royal Sutton Coldfield, B75 7AL
Branch contacts
Jonathan Dale
(Branch Chairman)
Email Jonathan Dale

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