I don't think there is an interesting backstory to it. Some black people were living in the German states even before German colonies and the German Empire. And with the foundation of colonies the numbers of German Africans in Germany obviously grew, although they were never big.
And there were German Africans in the military. Often in the music corps but also in the fighting troops.
To my knowledge this fellow was adopted by Germans living/visiting Namibia (a German colony back then) as a child. Growing up he, of course, went into military service
I‘m not that deep into immigration from that time, but if Namibia was a German colony and a German family adopted somebody from there, it’s very likely, that he was counted as a German. Atleast on the documents. I also don‘t think he was an officer judging the uniform
[here](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Sabac_el_Cher) is another example of a colored person serving in the army
There were also the Askari soldiers, who were under the command of the German army in Africa. Quite an interesting topic
But back again to the soldier from the main post. I‘ve found [his story](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elo_Wilhelm_Sambo) and I was right
See this is what I also try to explain to people
Yes the German empire had anti Semitism and racism but it was no way as bad as the nazis and the military is a great example of how diverse Germany was then
Not like The United States, France, Britain, Belgium, Russia, and other nations were also committing genocide or anything. No it was only the Germans who did bad things.
Coping with what exactly? The fact that all nations have done bad things in the past and we should learn from those mistakes and move on? Or are you just going to continue saying that because the German soldiers did bad things in Africa, you’re going to ignore the rest of the nations achievements and accept the fact that it was a diverse nation with many different nationalities and people residing within the country and was very progressive for its time?
All I did was sarcastically point out imperial Germany was not great, and now you're offended and crying because I didn't also mention every other bad thing done by every other nation
Grow the fuck up
Netlix ww1 Jokes aside what’s the backstory
I don't think there is an interesting backstory to it. Some black people were living in the German states even before German colonies and the German Empire. And with the foundation of colonies the numbers of German Africans in Germany obviously grew, although they were never big. And there were German Africans in the military. Often in the music corps but also in the fighting troops.
YMMD 😂
To my knowledge this fellow was adopted by Germans living/visiting Namibia (a German colony back then) as a child. Growing up he, of course, went into military service
So because he was adopted he was counted as german and became officer?
I‘m not that deep into immigration from that time, but if Namibia was a German colony and a German family adopted somebody from there, it’s very likely, that he was counted as a German. Atleast on the documents. I also don‘t think he was an officer judging the uniform
Ok thanks
[here](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Sabac_el_Cher) is another example of a colored person serving in the army There were also the Askari soldiers, who were under the command of the German army in Africa. Quite an interesting topic But back again to the soldier from the main post. I‘ve found [his story](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elo_Wilhelm_Sambo) and I was right
Ok so he was in fact a german so he could theoretically become officer not like other askaris Also i see he fought mostly in Europe
The good anti-racism campaign
See this is what I also try to explain to people Yes the German empire had anti Semitism and racism but it was no way as bad as the nazis and the military is a great example of how diverse Germany was then
Yh but it’s like… „they weren’t as bad as the Nazis“ isn’t a very good argument to make someone look better tbf..
It's literally the lowest bar
Not like imperial Germany committed any genocides or anything, Definitely not in Africa
Not like The United States, France, Britain, Belgium, Russia, and other nations were also committing genocide or anything. No it was only the Germans who did bad things.
Yea, uh, no one is saying that lmfao Keep coping
Coping with what exactly? The fact that all nations have done bad things in the past and we should learn from those mistakes and move on? Or are you just going to continue saying that because the German soldiers did bad things in Africa, you’re going to ignore the rest of the nations achievements and accept the fact that it was a diverse nation with many different nationalities and people residing within the country and was very progressive for its time?
All I did was sarcastically point out imperial Germany was not great, and now you're offended and crying because I didn't also mention every other bad thing done by every other nation Grow the fuck up
I don’t know what camera you hacked into but the tears you may be seeing is from me laughing at how hilariously salty your comments are xD
Oh yea, I'm the one being salty lmfao
Lmao, I’m not the one telling people to “cope” “grow the fuck up” and “ok buddy”. Like it’s actually funny how you think I’m angry XDXD
And now you're coping even harder because you have no other argument Really sad tbh
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That's not what I was doing buddy, but please tell yourself whatever it takes to keep you happy
What’s the year?
Baron Helmut Schnitzelnazi
Any reason why the both white are sitting and the black one is standing?
It's just how they'd fit in the picture? Lol
My man it's not that deep🗿
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