Rhodesian Light Infantryman 1961–80

By Neil Grant

Insights into the daily lives of history's fighting men and women, past and present, detailing their motivation, training, tactics, weaponry and experiences, The Rhodesian Light Infantry was one of the most innovative and successful anti-terrorist units in modern history, developing a range of tactics and operational concepts that have become widespread in modern military forces. Formed in 1961 as a light infantry unit, it evolved into an elite commando and (from 1976) airborne unit Following Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence in November 1965, the RLI, which by now included a substantial foreign element, played a pivotal role in the Rhodesian Bush War, seeking out and destroying the rival guerrilla groups ZANLA and ZIPRA. This book details the recruitment, training, weapons, tactics and experiences of RLI troopers in both Rhodesian 'fireforce' operations and pre-emptive strikes against guerrillas based in Mozambique and Zambia, documenting its development into one of the world's foremost anti-terrorist forces. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472809629
• ISBN13: 9781472809629
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.6"