Botha, Louis, 1862-1919; World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Namibia; World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
In an official _communique_ issued at the end of July, figures were
given of the total number of the enemy included in the general
surrender. The total then given was 4,410, and included the
surrender of the main body at Korab, and also troops captured by
Brigadier-General Myburgh at Tsumeb on July 6, the surrenders at
Grootfontein, Otavifontein, Otavi and Tsumeb, and those who surrendered
at Otjiwarongo.
The additional numbers captured or surrendered at various points since
General Botha made his advance northwards after occupation of Windhuk
are--
To Brigadier-General Myburgh's force,
mostly at Gaub 105
To Brigadier-General Manie Botha's
force between Okaputa and Otavifontein 50
To Brigadier-General Lukin's force 12
To Brigadier-General Brits' force,
mostly at Namutoni 163
Total 330
Thus the total number of prisoners taken during the last stage of the
campaign, viz. from June 18 to July 9, was 4,740.
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