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Defending German officials house, Windhoek, SW Africa
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Defending German officials house, Windhoek, SW Africa
Five men (three white and two black) ready to defend a German officials house at Windhoek, in German South West Africa (now Namibia). Sandbags for greater protection can be seen on the verandah behind them. As German settlers took over the land, there were increasing attacks by dispossessed natives. Date: circa early 20th century
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of German colonialism in South West Africa, now Namibia. Circa early 20th century, Windhoek, the capital city, was the epicenter of escalating tensions between German settlers and the dispossessed native population. The image portrays five determined men, three white and two black, readying themselves to defend a German official's house from potential attacks. The house, adorned with sandbags for greater protection on its verandah, stands as a symbol of the colonizers' fortified presence. As German settlers took control of the land, native communities were displaced and their resources exploited. The resulting resentment and unrest led to a series of attacks against German-owned properties. The men in this photograph, armed and prepared, embody the fear and unease that permeated the colonial landscape. The racial divide is palpable, with the white settlers taking the lead in the defense, while the two black men, likely domestic workers or laborers, are relegated to supporting roles. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex power dynamics that characterized colonial societies and the devastating consequences of European expansionism.
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