Short description
The 15-year Rhodesian 'bush war', fought in southern Africa, reached its bloody climax in late 1979 and soon after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe.
Long description
The 15-year Rhodesian 'bush war', fought in southern Africa, reached its bloody climax in late 1979 and soon after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe. The men of the Rhodesian Light Infantry had won all their battles, but the war was lost so too their country and the battle-weary veterans drifted away. Along with the RLI diaspora, many of the regimental records and artefacts disappeared. With limited resources to hand, author's daunting challenge has been to compile a comprehensive regimental history, and in this he has been admirably assisted by RLI veterans, military historians, collectors and enthusiasts the world over. A worldwide appeal saw a wealth of previously unpublished material - significant anecdotal and historical contributions, personal writings and over 5,000 photos - being generously contributed to this remarkable endeavour.