Battle of Kakamas 1915
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 4 February 1915 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1915 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | South-West Africa campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -28.8000, 20.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The battle of Kakamas took place in Kakamas, Northern Cape Province of South Africa on 4 February 1915. It was a skirmish for control of two river fords over the Orange River between contingents of a German invasion force and South African armed forces. The South Africans succeed in preventing the Germans gaining control of the fords and crossing the river.
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