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Rhodesian War by Paul L. Moorcraft

Rhodesian War

Paul L. Moorcraft, Peter McLaughlin

Stackpole Books · Paperback · September 15, 2010

- The vicious conflict (1964-79) that brought Robert Mugabe to power in Zimbabwe - Expert coverage of the war, its historical context, and its aftermath - Descriptions of guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency operations, and actions by units like Grey's Scouts Amid the colonial upheaval of the 1960s, Britain urged its colony in Southern Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe) to grant its black residents a greater role in governing the territory.

Colonialism & Its AftermathSouthern African HistoryGuerrilla Warfare
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Who it’s for
Readers seeking a historical account of the Rhodesian Bush War
Themes
Colonial upheaval, Nationalist conflict, Guerrilla warfare
Genres
Guerrilla Warfare, Southern African History, Colonialism & Its Aftermath

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- The vicious conflict (1964-79) that brought Robert Mugabe to power in Zimbabwe - Expert coverage of the war, its historical context, and its aftermath - Descriptions of guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency operations, and actions by units like Grey's Scouts Amid the colonial upheaval of the 1960s, Britain urged its colony in Southern Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe) to grant its black residents a greater role in governing the territory.

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The white-minority government refused and soon declared its independence, a move bitterly opposed by the black majority. The result was the Rhodesian Bush War, which pitted the government against black nationalist groups, one of which was led by Robert Mugabe. Marked by unspeakable atrocities, the war ended in favor of the nationalists.

Who it’s for

  • Readers seeking a historical account of the Rhodesian Bush War
  • Readers interested in guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency

Where it sits

Guerrilla Warfare69%
Southern African History59%
Colonialism & Its Aftermath40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Military History
  • Other Military Conflicts
Authors
Paul L. Moorcraft, Peter McLaughlin
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Published
September 15, 2010
Format
Paperback
Theme
Colonial upheaval · Nationalist conflict · Guerrilla warfare
Reading lane
Military History