After the failure of the Battle of Tanga ( 2 -- 5 November ) , the Force disembarked at Mombasa .
After the failure of the Battle of Tanga ( 2 -- 5 November ) , the Force joined the defences of British East Africa .
After the failure of the Battle of Tanga ( 2 -- 5 November ) , the Force disembarked at Mombasa and joined the defences of British East Africa .