Drawing from original interviews with black Rhodesian veterans and extensive archival research, M. T. Howard tackles the question of why so many black soldiers fought steadfastly and effectively for the Rhodesian Army during the war of liberation (1965-1980). It enriches scholarly understandings of the motivations and loyalties of colonial troops.
Drawing from original interviews with black Rhodesian veterans and extensive archival research, M. T. Howard tackles the question of why so many black soldiers fought steadfastly and effectively for the Rhodesian Army during the war of liberation (1965-1980). It enriches scholarly understandings of the motivations and loyalties of colonial troops.
Contents List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction - The Loyalties of Colonial Soldiers 2. The Creation of Black Rhodesian Soldiers' Regimental Loyalties 3. 'The Rhodesian Army was the Best in Everything': The Professionalism of Black Rhodesian Soldiers 4. Racism and Soldierly Loyalty During the War 5. The Impact of the War Upon Soldierly Loyalties 6. 'They Just Follow the Government of the Day': The Politics of 'Apolitical' Black Rhodesian Soldiers 7. A New 'Government of the Day' Dawns: The Loyalties of 'Formers' in Zimbabwe, 1980-1981 Conclusion: The Loyalties of Professionals References, Index.
Contents List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction - The Loyalties of Colonial Soldiers 2. The Creation of Black Rhodesian Soldiers' Regimental Loyalties 3. 'The Rhodesian Army was the Best in Everything': The Professionalism of Black Rhodesian Soldiers 4. Racism and Soldierly Loyalty During the War 5. The Impact of the War Upon Soldierly Loyalties 6. 'They Just Follow the Government of the Day': The Politics of 'Apolitical' Black Rhodesian Soldiers 7. A New 'Government of the Day' Dawns: The Loyalties of 'Formers' in Zimbabwe, 1980-1981 Conclusion: The Loyalties of Professionals References, Index.
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