First World War in FocusThe German forces in South-West Africa (now Namibia) surrender at Khorab.
South Africans capture Windhoek
Windhoek, the capital of German South-West Africa (now Namibia), is occupied by South African troops.
Battle of Sandfontein
The Germans are victorious against South African forces at the Battle of Sandfontein.
Maritz Rebellion
A Boer rebellion, led by General Manie Maritz against South Africa’s support for Britain and its invasion of German South-West Africa, is eventually suppressed.
Invasion of German South-West Africa
Pro-British South African forces, under the command of General Louis Botha and General Jan Smuts, invade German South-West Africa (now Namibia).
