Harris, Walter B.

France, Spain and the Rif

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ISBN 13:
9781783319855
author:
Harris, Walter B.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Naval & Military Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
412
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 2.1 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
History, Europe, France,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£18.98

Description

The Rif War: A Forgotten Conflict in Morocco's Mountains In 1920s Morocco, a persistent rebellion by Berber tribesmen under their charismatic leader Abdel Krim challenged Spanish and French colonial rule. The conflict, known as the Rif War, was marked by groundbreaking guerrilla warfare, where captured weapons were turned against their colonial masters. The war had far-reaching consequences, including the rise of Francisco Franco to prominence in Spain, who would later become the country's dictator. For Abdel Krim, the rebellion ended in defeat and exile, with his eventual death in 1963. However, his legacy influenced other notable guerrilla leaders, such as Giap, Guevara, and Castro. This account of the Rif War offers a rare English perspective on this largely forgotten conflict, shedding light on its complexities and consequences.

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