Evaluate the reasons for the failure of Herero and Nama resistance in Namibia.

The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the reasons for the failure of Herero and Nama resistance, weighing up the importance or otherwise of each factor. Candidates may refer to the progressive weakening of the Herero and Nama prior to the conflict because of the loss of land due to German expropriation and the loss of cattle herds to rinderpest. Other problems included those caused by disunity, for example the Nama failed to give support to the Herero at the beginning of the rising, or they may address the demoralization of the Nama following the deaths of Witbooi in 1906 and Morenga in 1907. Additionally, the success of German strategy could be addressed as could the military superiority of German soldiers. Many of the Herero died of starvation or dehydration as they fled from the German attack. The treatment of Herero and Nama resistance need not be equal in terms of volume of coverage; however, both must be addressed.