Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck (20 March 1870 – 9 March 1964), also called the Lion of Africa, was a general in the Imperial German Army and the commander of its forces in the German East Africa campaign. For four years, with a force of about 14,000 (3,000 Germans and 11,000 Africans), he held in check a much larger force of 300,000 British, Indian, Belgian, and Portuguese troops.
Essentially undefeated in the field, Lettow-Vorbeck was the only German commander to successfully invade a part of the British Empire during the First World War. His exploits in the campaign have been described by Edwin Palmer Hoyt as "the greatest single guerrilla operation in history, and the most successful".
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Some of their strengths
Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Passionate, Altruistic, Dynamic, Extroverted, Intelligent, and Soulful.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Vigorous and Friendly
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck's challenges
While Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Complicated, Brusque, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, and Callous.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Callous and Selfish
Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Paul von Lettow- Vorbeck also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
