William Dadiani II
 | The truthfulness of this article has been questioned. It is believed that some or all of its content may constitute a hoax. |
ვილიამ მეორე დადიანი William Dadiani II Виллиам второй Дадиани | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | White wolf |
| Born | 22 December 1879 Russian Empire, Senaki |
| Died | 12 November 1918 (aged 38) Mkalamo, German East Africa (now Tanzania) |
| Service/ |  Germany
|
| Years of service |  East Africa (1913-1918) |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Service number | 1913-1918 |
| Unit | Schutztruppe of German South-West Africa |
| Commands held | Schutztruppe of German East Africa |
| Battles/wars | East African Campaign |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves |
William Dadiani II was a German general who fought in the First World War. He played a major role in the East African campaign.
William was born in Senaki, Russian Empire. He had a Georgian father, Grigol Dadiani, and a German mother, Agnes Abt. At the age of 12, he studied at Senak's 7th Boys' School. When he turned 14, he moved to Berlin, Germany. In 16 years his mother died; his father died four days later.
Military career
After the creation of the German Empire, Dadiani joined the German Imperial Army in 1913 and eventually became a general. On 25 August 1914 he was sent to fight in East Africa. His first battle was the Battle of Bukoba.[1] His second battle was the Battle of Jassin.[2] Afterwards, general Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck made him a junior lieutenant and gave him command of the Schutztruppe.
Battles in East African Campaign
In the East African campaign, he played a major role and won very important battles. He fought his first battle as a lieutenant in the Battle of Dodoma,[3] which ended in a successful German victory. His next battle was the Battle of Kimbaramba,[4] and the British retreated with heavy losses.
On November 9, 1918, the British South African and Indian forces attacked the German forces in Mkalamo, led by William Khema. The number of Germans was 568, and the Allies were 2900. The Allies attacked the Germans at night. The numerical majority was not felt. The Germans fought for every house, for every meter, but the numerical majority did their part and the battle ended with a crushing defeat of the Germans. The battle lasted for 3 days. A total of 498 Germans and 1145 British were killed. William Dadiani II also died in this battle.[5][6] Due to heavy losses, the Allies were unable to carry out counterattacks and left the city. William was killed in this battle, but as he wanted, he died as a hero. Even after his death, he prevented the British and defended German territory.
Further reading
Chisholm, Hugh (1922). The Encyclopædia Britannica, The Twelfth Edition, Volume 2. New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company, LTD.
Dane, E. (1919). British Campaigns in Africa and the Pacific, 1914–1918. London: Hodder and Stoughton. OCLC 2460289. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
Clifford, H. C. (2013) [1920]. The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign (Naval & Military Press ed.). London: John Murray. ISBN 978-1-78331-012-8. Retrieved 23 March 2014
Chase, Jonathon (2014). Between: A Story of Africa: A Novel. Bloomington, IN: WestBow Press. ISBN 978-1-4908-1451-3.
Calvert, A. F. (1917). German East Africa. London: T. W. Laurie. OCLC 1088504. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
Calvert, A. F. (1915). South-West Africa During the German Occupation, 1884–1914. London: T. W. Laurie. OCLC 7534413. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
Abbott, P. (2002). Armies in East Africa 1914–1918. Osprey. ISBN 978-1-84176-489-4
References
- ↑ Chisholm, Hugh (1922). The Encyclopædia Britannica, The Twelfth Edition, Volume 2. New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company, LTD.
- ↑ Dane, E. (1919). British Campaigns in Africa and the Pacific, 1914–1918. London: Hodder and Stoughton. OCLC 2460289. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ Calvert, A. F. (1917). German East Africa. London: T. W. Laurie. OCLC 1088504. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ Calvert, A. F. (1915). South-West Africa During the German Occupation, 1884–1914. London: T. W. Laurie. OCLC 7534413. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ Chisholm, Hugh (1922). The Encyclopædia Britannica, The Twelfth Edition, Volume 2. New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company, LTD.
- ↑ Calvert, A. F. (1915). South-West Africa During the German Occupation, 1884–1914. London: T. W. Laurie. OCLC 7534413. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
This article "William Dadiani II" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:William Dadiani II. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
