Anton Denikin vs Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

After Kornilov's death, Denikin took command of the Volunteer Army in southern Russia. He led the White forces in a series of campaigns against the Bolsheviks, achieving significant victories and capturing large territories in Ukraine and southern Russia.

Denikin issued the Moscow Directive, ordering his forces to advance on Moscow. The offensive initially succeeded but was eventually halted by the Red Army. The failure of the Moscow campaign marked the turning point in the Russian Civil War, leading to the White Army's retreat.

After a series of defeats by the Red Army, Denikin's forces retreated to Crimea. Denikin resigned as commander-in-chief and was replaced by General Pyotr Wrangel. Denikin then went into exile, ending his role in the Russian Civil War.

Denikin lived in exile in France and later the United States. He wrote several books on the Russian Civil War and Russian history, including 'The Russian Turmoil' and 'The White Army'. He refused to collaborate with the Nazis during World War II.

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.