German-Herero conflict of 1904–07: Quick Facts

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Date	January 12, 1904 - 1907
Location	German South West Africa • Kalahari Desert • Namibia
Participants	Germany • Herero

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German-Herero conflict of 1904–07

Map of colonial southern Africa from 1884 to 1905, using color codes to show territories controlled by Britain, Portugal, and Germany at different times. The map highlights British-controlled areas in orange, Portuguese-controlled areas in purple, German-controlled areas in green, and disputed regions in red, with boundaries and key colonial regions labeled. Major features include German South West Africa, German East Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Colony, and the Orange Free State.

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