Force Publique
The Force Publique were the Belgian forces in the Belgian Congo. Originally no more than a police force, by 1916 they took the offensive against German forces in German East Africa. Officers & NCO's were Europeans only, mainly Belgian. During the war they suffered 9,077 dead 58 of which were Europeans.
Congo-Kasai Province,
- Lower Congo Company Kinshasa
- Mid Congo Company Léopoldville
- Kwango Company Bandundu
- Kasai Company Luebo
Katanga Province
- Tanganika-Moero Company Kongolo
- Haut-Luapula Company Kambove (1,000 strong)
- Lulua Company Kafakumba
- Lomami Company Kabinda
- Cyclist Company
Equator Province
- Equateur Company Coquilhatville
- Lac Leopold II Company Inongo
- Lulonga Company Basankusu
- Bangala Company Lisala
- Ubangi Company Libenge
- Artillery Company Fort Shinkakasa.
Eastern Province
- Haut-Uele Company Buta
- Bas-Uele Company Niangara
- Aruwimi Company Basoko
- Stanleyville Company Stanleyville
- Lowa Company Ponthienville
- Maniema Company Kasongo
- Ituri Company Irumu
- Kivu Company Rutshura
Read more about this topic: Belgian Army Order Of Battle (1914)
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