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Battle of Otavi
1915 • Otjozondjupa Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Final engagement in Southwest Africa before the surrender of the Schutztruppe.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
South Africa
- Commander: Louis Botha
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: gering
German Empire
- Commander: Victor Franke
- Strength: ca. 3.500
- Casualties: unbekannt
Strategic Context
Deciding the fate of German Southwest Africa.
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