MEDICAL SERVICES IN GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA

Great Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. Six days later the South African Government agreed to take military action against German South West Africa. On 14 September the first troops embarked, and after a successful campaign the German forces were forced to surrender on 9 July 1915. M...

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Published in:Scientia militaria : South African journal of military studies Vol. 4; no. 1
Main Author: Bouch, R.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Afrikaans
English
Published: Stellenbosch University 28.02.2012
Subjects:
Aus
Campaign in German South West Africa
Karibib
Lüderitzbucht
Military hospitals
Swakopmund
Windhoek
ISSN:1022-8136, 2224-0020, 2224-0020
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Summary:Great Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. Six days later the South African Government agreed to take military action against German South West Africa. On 14 September the first troops embarked, and after a successful campaign the German forces were forced to surrender on 9 July 1915. Military hospitals were established at Swakopmund, LOderitzbucht, Karibib, Windhoek and Aus. Casualties to the South African forces were
ISSN:1022-8136
2224-0020
2224-0020
DOI:10.5787/4-1-926