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Event war Africa

Herero and Nama War

1904 CE – 1908 CE

Genocide and colonial war in German South West Africa (Namibia). The Herero and Nama revolted against German land seizures; Germany responded with extermination orders, killing 65,000-80,000 Herero…

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Herero and Nama War

1904 CE – 1908 CE

Genocide and colonial war in German South West Africa (Namibia). The Herero and Nama revolted against German land seizures; Germany responded with extermination orders, killing 65,000-80,000 Herero (80% of the population) — widely considered the first genocide of the 20th century.

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