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Pursuing the Simon-Copper-Hottentotts in the Kalahari Desert, 16 March 1908, (1936)
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Pursuing the Simon-Copper-Hottentotts in the Kalahari Desert, 16 March 1908, (1936)
Pursuing the Simon-Copper-Hottentotts in the Kalahari Desert, 16 March 1908, (1936). Auf Der Verfolgung Der Simon-Copper-Hottentotten In Der Wuste Kalahari, 16 Marz 1908. German Schutztruppen on camels in pursuit of rebel leader Simon Kooper (died 1913), who fought against colonial rule in German South West Africa (now Namibia) in the Herero and Nama War of 1904-1907. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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Album Altona Bahrenfeld Becker Bilder Deutscher Geschichte Binoculars Camel Camels Carl Chasing Cigaretten Bi Cigaretten Bilderdienst Desert Europeans Hadank Hadank O H W Hadank Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner Imperial Imperialism Namibia Namibia Africa O H W O H W Hadank Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner Oskar Hermann Werner Hadank Pursuing Rebel Rebels Riders Uprising German South West Africa Herero Kalahari Desert
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This print titled "Pursuing the Simon-Copper-Hottentotts in the Kalahari Desert, 16 March 1908" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Captured in 1936 and part of the "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" cigarette card album, it showcases German Schutztruppen on camels as they relentlessly pursue rebel leader Simon Kooper. Simon Kooper, who fought against colonial rule in German South West Africa (now Namibia), played a pivotal role during the Herero and Nama War of 1904-1907. This image encapsulates the intensity and determination of both sides involved in this conflict. The photograph's composition draws our attention to the vastness of the Kalahari Desert, with its arid landscape stretching endlessly into the horizon. The presence of camels adds an exotic element while emphasizing how challenging it was for European forces to navigate such harsh terrain. The unknown photographer skillfully captures this historical event through his lens, allowing us to witness a crucial chapter in African colonialism. The black-and-white color scheme enhances the dramatic atmosphere surrounding this pursuit, highlighting both bravery and desperation. As we gaze upon this image from another era, we are reminded of how far we have come since then. It serves as a reminder that history is not just confined within textbooks but can be found within these visual relics that bring stories to life once more.
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