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August 21, 2025Journal of Genocide ResearchOpen Access

A Genocidal Mindset: Lothar von Trotha’s Namibia Diary

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Overview

Analysis reveals insights into the military campaign resulting in genocide against Ovaherero and Nama, suggesting complex motivations.

Key Points

  • The diary offers a unique insight into General Lothar von Trotha's mindset during the genocide.
  • Analysis shows the military campaign involved complexities beyond premeditated genocide, focusing on Trotha's views.
  • Assessment of Trotha's writings indicates a connection to his vision for a settler colony in Namibia.
  • The German state bears responsibility for the actions narrated in Trotha's diary, highlighting ongoing discussions about accountability.

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Reinhart Kößler (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af55ccad7bf08b1eadbef6https://doi.org/10.1080/14623528.2025.2545654
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