Namibia Genocide By 125407 Jan 12, 1904 Start of the Genocide Germans opened fire on Ovaherero at Okahandja. Killing 75% of the Herero and Nama peoples. Also the Mobilization from Germany. Feb 3, 1904 German Troops arrive 2,260 Troops from Germany arrive Jun 11, 1904 Martial Law Aug 11, 1904 The Battle of Waterberg Aug 11, 1904 Turning point of the genocide