Counter-Insurgency in Rhodesia
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Writen byJakkie Cilliers - PublisherRoutledge
- Year 2015
Provides a detailed analysis of counter-insurgency operations in Rhodesia during the Bush War (1964–1979). Examines military strategies, tactics, and countermeasures used by Rhodesian security forces. Discusses the role of political dynamics, intelligence, and international influences in the conflict. Explores guerrilla warfare tactics employed by insurgents and counter-strategies developed in response. Evaluates lessons learned from the conflict and their implications for modern counter-insurgency efforts. CURRENT ERA RELEVANCE:Offers historical insights into colonial-era counter-insurgency tactics, relevant to modern asymmetric warfare. Highlights the impact of counter-insurgency strategies on local populations and long-term stability. Contributes to comparative studies on military strategies against insurgencies in different regions. Evaluates lessons learned from the conflict and their implications for modern counter-insurgency efforts. Strong relevance to counter-insurgency and counterterrorism studies.Provides historical context for understanding modern military and security strategies.Useful for researchers analyzing insurgencies, colonial conflicts, and military operations.

