From the days of its occupation by South African forces under the Mandate System, to its first election in 1989, South-West Africa was a hotbed of revolutionary activity. The establishment of SWAPO (South-West African People's Organization) in 1960, sparked decades of guerilla warfare, mostly aimed at the South African military. This book examines modern African wars between 1964 and 1989, and includes detailed descriptions of the South African Defence Force, Angolan Forces, SWAPO, and the major units involved in the counter-insurgency campaigns. The text is enhanced by colour plates, maps, and numerous photographs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
185532122x
ISBN-13
9781855321229
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038429111
Product Key Features
Book Title
Modern African Wars (3) : South-West Africa
Author
Helmoed-Romer Heitman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Africa / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Publication Year
1991
Genre
History
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
242
Table of Content
The Region in the 1960s-80s · The Security Forces · Angolan Forces · SWAPO · External Operations · Support for Unita · The Plates