Honda Tadakatsu vs Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Honda Tadakatsu fought under Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Anegawa. He led a charge against the Azai and Asakura forces, contributing to the allied victory and earning recognition for his bravery.

Honda Tadakatsu fought at the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute against Toyotomi Hideyoshi's forces. He commanded a unit and engaged in skirmishes, demonstrating his skill as a general.

Honda Tadakatsu participated in the Siege of Odawara under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He commanded a contingent of Tokugawa forces during the siege, which ended with the surrender of the Hojo clan.

Honda Tadakatsu fought for Tokugawa Ieyasu at Sekigahara. He led his forces against the Western Army, contributing to the decisive victory that established Tokugawa rule.

Lettow-Vorbeck led a smaller German force to defeat a larger British-Indian amphibious landing at Tanga, German East Africa. The victory preserved his command and established his reputation for unconventional warfare.

Lettow-Vorbeck's forces fought a major engagement against a larger British and Nigerian force at Mahiwa. Although a tactical German victory, the battle cost heavy casualties and forced him to withdraw further south.

Lettow-Vorbeck led his remaining forces into Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) to evade the British and capture supplies. The campaign involved guerrilla warfare and forced marches through difficult terrain.

Lettow-Vorbeck surrendered his undefeated force to the British at Abercorn, Northern Rhodesia, three days after the Armistice in Europe. He was the only German commander to invade British territory during the war and never lost a major battle.