The Rhodesian War of 1965–80 is the battle for control of present day Zimbabwe. The former British colony of Southern Rhodesia rejected British moves towards majority rule and on 11 November 1965 the Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith announced his country’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. That act sparked a series of violent encounters between the traditional colonial army and the African guerilla insurgents of the Patriotic Front. This book examines the successes and failures of the counter-insurgency campaign of Smith’s security forces and the eventual bloody birth of a modern African nation.
Modern African Wars (1): Rhodesia 1965-80: 001 (Men-at-Arms)
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Peter Abbott is a retired university lecturer. He has written or co-authored a number of Men-at-Arms titles for Osprey, including Men-at-Arms 131 Germany’s Eastern Front Allies 1941-45 and MAA 202 Modern African Wars 2: Angola and Mozambique. He is particularly interested in 19th and 20th century armies that are less well known to the English speaking reader.
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Excellent study,
By James D. Crabtree "Doc Crabtree" (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Modern African Wars (1) 1965-80 : Rhodesia (Men at Arms Series, 183) (Paperback)
This book looks at the efforts of the Rhodesian armed forces to protect itself from Soviet- and Chinese-sponsored insurgents attempting to overthrow the white-dominated government. It includes a thumbnail sketch of the conflict, from the establishment of the colony by Cecil Rhodes to the attempts by the British government to hand over control of the state lock, stock and barrel to the Marxists to the unilateral declaration of independence. Rhodesia became a republic and tried to buy time for itself to develop as a multiracial state. However, the insurgents were determined to take over Rhodesia by force... when they weren't fighting amongst themselves. Some information is also provided on the ZIPRA and ZANLA guerillas.
As in other books produced by Osprey this slim volume provides an outline of how the war was conducted, sections on Rhodesian Army units such as the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian African Rifles and their roles, and some material on the Rhodesian Air Force. It is well-illustrated with photographs, drawings and color plates. An excellent addition to anyone's African military library.
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This review is from: Modern African Wars (1): Rhodesia 1965-80: 001 (Men-at-Arms) (Kindle Edition)
A another great book put out by Osprey (actaully 3 book series on Africa). Volume 1 is on the Rhodesia Bush War 1965-1980.
This 48 page booket is full of historical text, photo's, drawings and techincal data. It is a great intro book into the wars of Africa which have been fought form 1960 until the present. It is one of the best small book I have read with alot of into packed into a book. Great book at any price.
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Long live Rhodesia.,
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This review is from: Modern African Wars (1) 1965-80 : Rhodesia (Men at Arms Series, 183) (Paperback)
If you can find one and afford it, get it. Highly recomended!!!!!
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It could be argued that in one sense the Rhodesian War really began in 1890. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South African, Support Unit, Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia Regiment, Guard Force, Grey's Scouts, Rhodesian African Rifles, Second World War, Patriotic Front, Police Reserve, Security Force Auxiliaries, Selous Scouts, Rhodesian Artillery, Victoria Falls, Field Regt, Independent Companies, Regular Police, Sclous Scouts, Zambezi Valley New!
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It could be argued that in one sense the Rhodesian War really began in 1890. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South African, Support Unit, Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia Regiment, Guard Force, Grey's Scouts, Rhodesian African Rifles, Second World War, Patriotic Front, Police Reserve, Security Force Auxiliaries, Selous Scouts, Rhodesian Artillery, Victoria Falls, Field Regt, Independent Companies, Regular Police, Sclous Scouts, Zambezi Valley New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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