Rhodesian Light Infantryman 1961–80, 9781472809629
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Elite unit’s fight for survival in Rhodesia’s bloody Bush War.
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Rhodesian Light Infantryman 1961–80

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    64 pages

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    19 May 2012

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Summary

Fireforce: The Rhodesian Light Infantry in the Bush War, 1961-80

The 1st Battalion, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, stands as one of the most innovative and successful counter-insurgency units in modern history. Formed as a commando battalion in 1964 after the dissolution of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, the RLI was an all-white unit composed of South Africans, and men from the UK, Europe, and the US.

This elite battalion became a key weapon in independent Rhodesia…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472809629
ISBN-10:1472809629
Series:Warrior
Author:Neil Grant, Peter Dennis
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:64
Release Date:19 May 2012
Weight:240g
Dimensions:246mm x 184mm x 8mm
About The Author

Neil Grant

Neil Grant is from a military family and grew up on a succession of army bases. Neil has a degree in archaeology, and presently works for English Heritage.

Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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