Battle of Lai

The Battle of Lai began 21 August 1914 in Chad during the First World War in the village of Lai, then capital of the district of Logone in the south.

A German column from German Kamerun, led by Captain Von Duhring attacked the village of Lai, defended by Captain Jeanjean. After a bitter fight, the French were driven from Lai and the village was occupied by the Germans. They remained there until the 1st of September 1914.