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Hauptmann Theodor von Hippel had served under Lettow-Vorbeck in Africa, and after the war became a strong advocate of the tactics pioneered by his former commander and the British Lawrence.
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"Von Lettow-Fallback," the British tabbed him, but they did so in admiration.
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The Citie also which is called Wil or Vilna, into the castle whereof the king of Lettow named Skirgalle fled for his sauegard, was, by the valour of the sayd Earle especially and of his followers, surprised and taken.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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The British defeated the German commander Lettow-Vorbeck at Mahiva; the Germans withdrew to Mozambique.
d. East Africa 2001
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But the German commander (Gen. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck) defeated a greatly superior landing force in the Battle of Tanga (Nov. 25, 1914).
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Lettow-Vorbeck and his troops were obliged to fall back to the southeast corner of the colony.
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The Weekly Standard's Elbridge Colby and Paul Lettow explain why we shouldn't say no to nuclear. 's Elbridge Colby and Paul Lettow explain why we shouldn't say no to nuclear.
News 2011
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The Weekly Standard's Elbridge Colby and Paul Lettow explain why we shouldn't say no to nuclear. 's Elbridge Colby and Paul Lettow explain why we shouldn't say no to nuclear.
News 2011
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At least eight drivers who worked regularly with Lettow went on to race full time in one of NASCAR's three national series, including Johnson and 2003 truck series champion Ted Musgrave.
JSOnline.com 2010
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One of the most respected crew chiefs in the Midwest, Lettow guided eight drivers to rookie of the year honors in the old American Speed Association and won three consecutive championships from 2005-'07 in the ASA Late Model Challenge Series.
JSOnline.com 2010
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