Franke's Tower - a monument in Omaruru, Namibia. Erich Victor Carl August Franke (21.07.1865-07.08.1936) - German military officer and last commander of Schutztruppe in German South-West Africa. Served in a number of locations, including Ovamboland and Kaokoveld.
He was stationed at Outjo from 1899 until 1910 and is remembered in particular for his involvement in the early phases of the Herero Uprising of 1904. He was dubbed the 'Hero of Omaruru' after leading his troops in battle to victory over the numerically superior Herero forces
Башня Франке, Омаруру, Намибия, южная Африка. Названа в честь офицера Эриха Франке, последнего коммандующего войск Германии в Намибии, освободившего городок Омаруру от превосходящих сил восставшего племени гереро в 1904 году.
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