Battle of Waterberg 1904
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 August 1904 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1904 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Namibia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Herero Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | German Empire, Herero people | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -20.4767, 17.3081 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Waterberg (Battle of Ohamakari) took place on August 11, 1904, at the Waterberg, German South West Africa (modern day Namibia), and was the decisive battle in the Herero uprising.
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