The Germans returned to German East Africa and crossed into Rhodesia in August 1918. from early October, news that could be gleaned went from bad to worse. It was rumoured that Hindenburg was dead and that the Allies were about to impose an armistice on Germany and morale amongst the Germans plunged and desertions by carriers increased.
The Germans returned to German East Africa and crossed into Rhodesia in August 1918. From early October, information became increasingly dire. It was rumored that Hindenburg had died and the Allies were about to impose an armistice on Germany, causing morale among the Germans to plummet and desertions by carriers to rise.