White, Luise
Fighting and Writing: The Rhodesian Army at War and Postwar
- ISBN 13:
- 9781478011729
- author:
- White, Luise
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.40 kg
- Genre:
- History, Africa, Southern Africa,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fighting and Writing: The Rhodesian Army at War and Postwar by Luise White explores the complex conversations about race, difference, and war found in the memoirs of white soldiers who fought for Rhodesia during the 1964-1979 Zimbabwean liberation struggle. These writings reveal ambivalence among conscripts, who were often aware of the futility of their fight, yet boasted of bringing Africans into regimental spaces. In these memoirs, African guerrillas are frequently associated with the wild, even as white soldiers claimed to have learned valuable skills from black playmates in idealized rural childhoods. White's historical insight sheds light on the nuances of these writings, challenging prevailing narratives about war and its impact on individuals and society. By examining these often-overlooked accounts, White provides a nuanced understanding of the Rhodesian conflict and its legacy, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in African history.
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