The Rhodesian War: A Military History

The Rhodesian War is a comprehensive and insightful military history of Zimbabwe's former colony, spanning from 1890 to the 1970s.

Authors Paul Moorcroft and Peter McLaughlin provide expert analysis of the historical situation, offering a thorough work on its subject that cannot be bettered.

The book recounts the Rhodesian security forces' operations against Black nationalist guerillas, detailing the intensity of the fighting and the courage of the participants.

While atrocities were committed by both sides, the authors provide context and analysis to help readers understand the high stakes involved.

The ingenuity of the Rhodesian military in fighting against overwhelming odds and restricted by sanctions is impressive, but ultimately, the outcome was inevitable.

This book is essential reading for those wishing to learn more about a counter-insurgency campaign and the complex historical situation that shaped Zimbabwe's past.