Battle of Sandfontein

September 26, 1914 · Namibia

Result German victory

A South African force was cut off and surrendered to German troops at Sandfontein in South West Africa. It was the first clash of the South West Africa campaign.

German Empire and allies

South Africa

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
1,700
Killed
14
Wounded
46
Guns
10
Killed
16
Wounded
51
Captured
205