All Battles

Battle of Sandfontein

1914 • Karas Feldschlacht
German Schutztruppen destroyed three squadrons of English cavalry near Sandfontein, 25 September 1914

German Schutztruppen destroyed three squadrons of English cavalry near Sandfontein, 25 September 1914

Author: Carl ArriensLicense:PD
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Battle of Sandfontein

Battle of Sandfontein

Author: Karen.Ash.80License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Der Krieg 1914-19 in Wort und Bild, published 1919.

Der Krieg 1914-19 in Wort und Bild, published 1919.

Author: Carl ArriensLicense:PD
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Farm Sadnfontein der Schlacht bei Sandfontein

Farm Sadnfontein der Schlacht bei Sandfontein

Author: de:Benutzer:ChtredeLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

German victory against South African forces in Southwest Africa.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Empire

  • Commander: Joachim v. Heydebreck
  • Strength: ca. 1.200
  • Casualties: ca. 50

South Africa

  • Commander: Henry Lukin
  • Strength: ca. 1.800
  • Casualties: ca. 300

Strategic Context

Defending the border against the Union of South Africa.

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