Germany's Historic Past in Namibia (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

I came across this article, Living Reminders of Africa's Colonial Past in Namibia, about German rule in Namibia prior to World War I and the continued presence of German people and German culture in certain parts of Namibia. I knew nothing of this history and it's a rather interesting read.

The article also refers to Germany's battles with a local tribe, the Herrero. Germany is currently negotiating with Namibia over payments to be made to the Herrero arising out of the Herrero rebellion and ensuing deaths.

 

[Martin Tabony]

Namibia or as it was known "Deutsch-Sudwestafrika" has a large desert so they even had Schutztruppen mounted on camels.

 

[wayne556517]

My boss (he is German) told me about this and their claim for compo I saw it on the German news.