The Rhodesian War

by Moorcraft, Paul L.; McLaughlin, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781844156948
• ISBN10: 184415694X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-19
• Publisher: Pen & Sword

Summary

This book depicts the military history of Southern Rhodesia from the first resistance to colonial rule, through the period of UDI (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.But 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 sanctions is impressive but the outcome culminating in the Lancaster House Agreement was inevitable.

Table of Contents

List of Maps and Illustrations	p. 6
List of Photographs	p. 7
About the Authors	p. 9
Prefaces	p. 11
Prologue	p. 15
The Beginnings	p. 19
The Roots of Conflict, 1890-1965	p. 19
The Opening Round, 1965-1972	p. 29
Round Two, 1972-1976	p. 37
The Combatants	p. 47
The Rhodesian Security Forces	p. 47
The Guerrilla Armies	p. 69
Weapons and Tactics	p. 91
The Climax	p. 119
International Intrigues	p. 119
The Social Impact of the War	p. 129
Towards All-out War, 1977-1979	p. 147
Aftermath	p. 171
The Longer Perspective	p. 193
Glossary	p. 201
Bibliography	p. 203
Index	p. 206
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