This book details the organization and equipment of the armies engaged in the various wars in South Africa, involving such forces as the South Africa Defence Force, the Cubans, the Angolan Army and various geurilla units. The end of World War II signalled the beginning of a process of de-colonization for most of the European nations. This book argues that few areas of the world have suffered as much from this process as south-west Africa. Since the end of the war this area has been the arena for a series of conflicts first between the Portuguese and popular liberation movements, then after the Portuguese withdrawal between the various factions and groups as they fought for overall control of the area. The Marxist MPLA eventually emerged as the government of Angola and the other main forces were forced by Cuban-backed government troops to retreat into the bush and continue the war. Since then FAPLA and UNITA along with the SADF have been involved in continuous warfare against the Angolan government and their Cuban backers in both Namibia and Angola. This book offers detailed descriptions of all the organizations involved in these conflicts.
CONTRIBUTORS: Helmoed-Romer HeitmanEAN: 9781855321229COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 186 gHEIGHT: 248 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Africa / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / GeneralWIDTH: 184 cmSPINE:
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Southern Africa, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Land forces and warfare, War and defence operations, African history
This is Helmoed-Römer Heitman’s first book for Osprey.Paul Hannon is based in London and is a highly experienced military artist who has produced artwork for several Osprey volumes, including MAA 169: Resistance Warfare and MAA 156: The Royal Marines.
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This book details the organization and equipment of the armies engaged in the various wars in South Africa, involving such forces as the South Africa Defence Force, the Cubans, the Angolan Army and various geurilla units. The end of World War II signalled the beginning of a process of de-colonization for most of the European nations. This book argues that few areas of the world have suffered as much from this process as south-west Africa. Since the end of the war this area has been the arena for a series of conflicts first between the Portuguese and popular liberation movements, then after the Portuguese withdrawal between the various factions and groups as they fought for overall control of the area. The Marxist MPLA eventually emerged as the government of Angola and the other main forces were forced by Cuban-backed government troops to retreat into the bush and continue the war. Since then FAPLA and UNITA along with the SADF have been involved in continuous warfare against the Angolan government and their Cuban backers in both Namibia and Angola. This book offers detailed descriptions of all the organizations involved in these conflicts.
CONTRIBUTORS: Helmoed-Romer HeitmanEAN: 9781855321229COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 186 gHEIGHT: 248 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Africa / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / GeneralWIDTH: 184 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Southern Africa, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Land forces and warfare, War and defence operations, African history
This is Helmoed-Römer Heitman’s first book for Osprey.Paul Hannon is based in London and is a highly experienced military artist who has produced artwork for several Osprey volumes, including MAA 169: Resistance Warfare and MAA 156: The Royal Marines.
I love the bush and need new and different facts when taking friends and family out on a game drives. The majority of the information shared in the book is generally known by the average bush enthusiast, but it comes from a unique angle and there were little bits and pieces that I did not know or had never really thought about. I enjoyed the book and sure I will get to use some of the facts I learnt to amuse guests down the line. It is very light reading but would recommend to anyone who enjoys animal facts.