Black soldiers in the Rhodesian Army : colonialism, professionalism and race / M.T. Howard, University of Oxford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howard, M. T., 1985- author.

Series:

African studies series ; 167.

African studies series ; 167

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soldiers, Black--Southern Rhodesia--Social conditions.

Soldiers, Black.

Zimbabwe--History--Chimurenga War, 1966-1980.

Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe--History, Military.

Great Britain--Colonies--History, Military--20th century.

Great Britain.

Southern Rhodesia. Army. Rhodesian African Rifles.

Southern Rhodesia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 282 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2024.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction

The Loyalties of Colonial Soldiers

The Creation of Black Rhodesian Soldiers' Regimental Loyalties

"The Rhodesian Army was the Best in Everything": The Professionalism of Black Rhodesian Soldiers

Racism and Soldierly Loyalty During the War

The Impact of the War Upon Soldierly Loyalties

"They Just Follow the Government of the Day": The Politics of 'Apolitical' Black Rhodesian Soldiers

A New 'Government of the Day' Dawns: The Loyalties of 'Formers' in Zimbabwe, 1980-1981

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Feb 2024).

ISBN:

9781009348416

1009348418

9781009348423

1009348426

9781009348461

1009348469