Windhoek Gallery

'The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire', 1916. Creator: Unknown

'The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire', 1916. General Botha declared the Transvaal to the British Empire and represented the Boers in peace negotiations. From "The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1916]

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Defending German official's house, Windhoek, SW Africa

Five men (three white and two black) ready to defend a German official's 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

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10528518

The Equestrian Statue in Windhoek commemorates the

The Equestrian Statue in Windhoek commemorates the German soldiers who were killed during the wars to subdue the Nama and Herero people between 1903 and 1907. Behind the statue is the old fort, built by the first Schutztruppe (German colonial troops)

© Nigel Pavitt

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