The Rhodesian War: A Military History - Hardcover

McLaughlin, Peter; Moorcroft, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184415694X ISBN 13: 9781844156948

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military, 2008

Synopsis

This book depicts the military history of Southern Rhodesia from the first resistance to colonial rule, through the period of U.D.I. (Unilateral Declaration of Independence) by the Smith government to the Lancaster House agreement that transferred power. There are vivid accounts of the operations against the "guerillas" by the security forces and the intensity of the fighting will surprise readers. Atrocities were undoubtedly committed by both sides but equally the protagonists were playing for very high stakes.This is more than just a book on military operations. It provides expert analysis of the historical situation and examines events up to the present day, including Mugabe's operations against rival tribes and white farmers. For a thorough work on its subject this book cannot be bettered. Essential reading for those wishing to learn more about a counter-insurgency campaign. The ingenuity of the Rhodesian military fighting against overwhelming odds and restricted by sanction

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About the Author:

Paul Moorcraft is an author and historian.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 184415694X
• ISBN 13: 9781844156948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208