Further Memoirs of a Bush War Operator
by A. J. Balaam
"Life in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond"
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Further Memoirs of a Bush War Operator by A. J. Balaam
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Infantry
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Africa
Published Date:
2020
ISBN13:
9781913118587
Summary
This memoir recounts A.J. Balaam's experiences serving in elite Rhodesian military units during the Bush War of the 1970s. The book details his time with the Rhodesian Light Infantry and the legendary Selous Scouts, offering firsthand accounts of counterinsurgency operations, specialized reconnaissance missions, and the challenges of unconventional warfare. Balaam provides insight into the tactics, camaraderie, and realities of combat during this controversial conflict, while also exploring his life after military service. The narrative gives readers an insider's perspective on these specialized units during Rhodesia's final years.
