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Rhodesian Fire Force 1966-80: An Explosive Account of Counter-Insurgency Warfare in Africa

Russell Mitchell

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The Rhodesian Fire Force was a highly effective counter-insurgency force that played a major role in the Rhodesian Bush War. This book tells the story of the Fire Force, from its formation in 1966 to its disbandment in 1980. It is a gripping account of a unique and controversial military unit, and provides a valuable insight into the Rhodesian Bush War.

Fire Force in Action

The Fire Force was a unique military unit. It was formed in 1966 in response to the growing threat of insurgency in Rhodesia. The Fire Force was a highly mobile force, and its primary role was to track down and eliminate guerrilla units. The Fire Force was very effective in this role, and it played a major role in the Rhodesian government's counter-insurgency campaign.

Rhodesian Fire Force 1966 80 (Africa War 20)

Rhodesian Fire Force 1966-80 (Africa@War Book 20)

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The Fire Force was also a controversial unit. It was accused of using excessive force and of committing atrocities against civilians. The Fire Force was also criticized for its use of napalm and other incendiary weapons. However, the Rhodesian government defended the Fire Force's tactics, arguing that they were necessary to defeat the insurgency.

The Legacy of the Fire Force

The Fire Force was disbanded in 1980, following the Lancaster House Agreement, which ended the Rhodesian Bush War. The Fire Force's legacy is complex and controversial. It was a highly effective counter-insurgency force, but it was also accused of using excessive force and of committing atrocities. The Fire Force played a major role in the Rhodesian Bush War, and its legacy continues to be debated today.

The Rhodesian Fire Force was a unique and controversial military unit. It played a major role in the Rhodesian Bush War, and its legacy continues to be debated today. This book tells the story of the Fire Force, from its formation in 1966 to its disbandment in 1980. It is a gripping account of a unique military unit, and provides a valuable insight into the Rhodesian Bush War.

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