Episode 2 of 3
Proclamation of Protectorate
- When
- 24 April 1884
- Where
- South West Africa
Bismarck placed South West Africa under German protection in April 1884 to deter European encroachment.
On 24 April 1884, Bismarck placed the area under the protection of Imperial Germany. This action established German South West Africa as a colony, known as Deutsch-Südwestafrika, to prevent other European powers from claiming the territory.
Sources
- German South West Africa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- History of Namibia Wikipedia
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