Episode 3 of 3
Flag Raising
- When
- 7 August 1884
- Where
- South West Africa
The German flag was raised in South West Africa on 7 August 1884, and German claims were confirmed during the Conference of Berlin.
The German flag was raised in South West Africa on 7 August 1884. German claims to the territory were subsequently confirmed during the Conference of Berlin, consolidating the protectorate proclaimed in April 1884.
Sources
- German South West Africa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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