From Slave Raider to Scout: The Extraordinary Life of an African Warrior
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 768 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 224 pages |
The life of Issa bin Abdallah is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit. Born into slavery in the 1840s, he rose to become a respected warrior and scout in the German colonial army in East Africa.
Issa's early life was one of hardship and violence. He was captured by slave raiders at a young age and sold to an Arab slave trader. He was forced to work on a plantation in Zanzibar, where he was subjected to beatings and other forms of abuse.
In 1888, Issa escaped from slavery and made his way to the German colony of Tanganyika. He joined the German colonial army as an Askar, or native soldier. He quickly proved himself to be a skilled warrior and was promoted to the rank of scout.
As a scout, Issa played a vital role in the German military campaigns against the local resistance. He used his knowledge of the local terrain and people to guide German patrols and ambushes. He also participated in several battles, including the Battle of Tanga in 1914.
After the war, Issa returned to his village in Tanganyika. He became a respected elder and was known for his stories of his experiences as a slave raider and scout. He died in 1935 at the age of 90.
Issa bin Abdallah's life is a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of human history. He was a slave raider who profited from the suffering of others, but he also fought for the Germans against his own people. He was a man of violence, but he was also a man of courage and resilience.
Issa's story is a valuable reminder of the importance of understanding the past in Free Download to build a better future. It is a story that should be told and retold, so that we can learn from the mistakes of the past and avoid repeating them in the future.
Further Reading
- The Biography of an African Slave Raider Turned Askar and Scout by Robert B. Edgerton
- The Askari in German East Africa by Thomas P. Ofcansky
- The German Colonial Army in East Africa by Helmuth Stoecker
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 768 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 224 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 768 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 224 pages |