Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, German general (born 1870)

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, popularly known as 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, he held in check a much larger force of 300,000 British, Indian, Belgian, and Portuguese troops. He is known for never being defeated or captured in battle.

March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 297 days remain until the end of the year.