Afrikanische Träger im Ersten Weltkrieg.

The article discusses the history of East African porters during the 1916 and 1917 Allied offensives of World War I using military songs and music of the period. The strategic importance of military mobility in the East African campaign is emphasized, the history of East African porters since the caravans of the 19th century is described, and information is offered on the importance of manpower for military logistics in an area without road or railway infrastructure. Differences in the military logistics of the Belgian, British, and German armed forces are examined and the working conditions and mortality of African porters are analyzed.