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In November 1914, the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney engaged and defeated the German raider SMS Emden during the Battle of Cocos. This marked a decisive early victory for the Royal Australian Navy and ended the Emden's successful raiding career.
Known as Kamerun, it was a German protectorate from 1884 until World War I, when it was divided into French and British mandates. This colonial legacy still significantly influences its infrastructure and legal systems today.
