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ვილიამ მეორე დადიანი William Dadiani II Виллиам второй Дадиани | |
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| Nickname(s) | White wolf |
| Born | 1879 22 December Russian empire, Senaki |
| Died | 1918 12 November Mkalamo, German East Africa (now Tanzania) |
| Cause of death | Killed in Battle |
| Service/ |  Germany
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| 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 edit
After the creation of the German Empire, Dadiani joined the German Imperial Army in 1913 and eventually become a general. On 25 August 1914 he was sent to fight in East Africa. His first battle was the Battle of Bukoba. His second battle was the Battle of Yassin. Afterwards, general Paul von Lettow Vorbeck made him a junior lieutenant and gave him command of the Schutztruppe.
Battles in East African Campaign edit
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, which ended in a successful German victory. His next battle was the Battle of Kimbaramba, and the British retreated with heavy losses.
On November 9, 1918, the British East African and Indian forces attacked the German forces in Mklamo, led by William Khema. The number of Germans was 568, and the Allies were 2900. The Allies attacked the Germans at night. The battle lasted for 3 days. A total of 498 Germans and 1145 British were killed. William Dadian II also died in this battle. Due to heavy losses, the Allies were unable to carry out counterattacks and left the city.
Further reading edit
Chisholm, Hugh (1922). The Encyclopædia Britannica, The Twelfth Edition, Volume 2. New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company, LTD.