This volume draws on the records of the German Colonial Office to portray the motivations behind the German occupation of Namibia and the consequent popular uprisings of 1904-7. The result is a critique of the impact of colonialism on this part of Africa.
“When Germany split post-WWII, the East Germans gained control of much of the nation’s archives. They then delved into those archives to produce a range of publications slamming the Imperial German Government (and through them, the West German Government and imperialistic capatilist swine in general).
“Let Us Die Fighting” is a good example of this work, although at times you find yourself thinking “Horst mate, we get the point, the Germans of yore were butchers and the international capitalist system needs to be overthrown, so get on with the story.”
Beyond this, “Let Us Die Fighting” reveals the powerful story of the Herero and Nama peoples of present day Namibia and their brave revolt against German colonial occupation of their land. The German military leader in Namibia, Lothar von Trotha doesn’t come out smelling of roses (as he shouldn’t for his treatment of the Herrero and Nama) and one applauds the bravery of the resistance fighters against impossible odds.
If you’re interested in the history of colonial Namibia, then this book is well worth searching for.”
Translation of: Sudwestafrika unter deutscher Kolonialherrschaft.
x, 277 p. ; 22 cm. #140222