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Talk on WWI East Africa Campaign to take place at Carlisle Castle next week
A talk on the East Africa Campaign of 1914-1918 is set to take place at Cumbria's Museum of Military Life in Carlisle next week.
The Tuesday Talk event will feature Dr Anne Samson, historian, who will offer an overview of the military aspects and the challenges faced during the campaign.
This campaign was the longest-running of the First World War, involving action on land, sea, lakes, and in the air.
The Tuesday Talk event will feature Dr Anne Samson, historian (Image: Cumbria's Museum of Military Life) The talk will delve into various themes including logistics, medical support, and a comparison of the British and German forces.
It will also touch on the legacy of the war and how it is remembered today.
Dr Samson is an independent historian who has authored two books on the First World War in Africa, as well as a biography on Lord Kitchener.
She has also penned numerous articles on themes related to World War 1 in Africa, including the role of the historical novel in writing history.
Dr Samson has delivered various talks on aspects of the war in Africa.
She is the co-ordinator of the Great War in Africa Association and sits on the Scientific Council of the International Network for the Study of the Great War in Africa.
Dr Samson, who grew up in South Africa, completed her BA Degree at UNISA.
She moved to London in 1996, where she completed her MA in Twentieth Century History at the University of Westminster, and her PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London.
The talk is set to take place on Tuesday, June 10, at the museum located within Carlisle Castle.
The event is open to the public, although pre-booking is advised to secure a seat.
The talk will commence at 6pm, with doors opening at 5.30pm.
A licensed bar will be available for attendees.
Tickets are priced at £5 each if booked in advance, and £6 on the door.
They can be booked by calling the museum on 01228 532774, emailing enquiries@ or online at
