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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Zimbabwe.

Southern Rhodesia. Army. Rhodesian African Rifles.

Southern Rhodesia.

Zimbabwe--History, Military.

Soldiers, Black--Zimbabwe--Social conditions.

Soldiers, Black.

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

Great Britain.

British colonies.

Genre:

History

Military history

Physical Description:

xvi, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

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.

Other Format:

Online version: Howard, M. T., 1985- Black soldiers in the Rhodesian army

ISBN:

9781009348447

1009348442

OCLC:

1379240198