Rookes, Stephen
Ripe for Rebellion: Insurgency and Covert War in the Congo, 1960-1965 (Africa@War)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913336233
- author:
- Rookes, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Helion & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 29.7 x 21 centimeters
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Congo's Independence Turns into Conflict In June 1960, the Belgian Congo gained its independence, but the celebrations were short-lived. The country's political struggle soon turned into a bitter battle, with two provinces declaring their independence and sparking a series of armed protests. As the situation escalated, the United States became involved, providing military assistance to the government forces to counter the influence of the Soviet Union and other radical African governments. This marked the beginning of a proxy war between the East and the West, with the Congo becoming a key battleground. Ripe for Rebellion is the first of two volumes examining the Congo Crisis, a period marked by intense conflict and international intervention. Based on extensive research in official archives, this book sheds new light on the complex events that unfolded in the Congo during this critical period.
Related Products
Related Products
Rif War: Insurgency in Northern Morocco, 1920-1927 (Africa@War)
Gabiola, Javier Garcia de
Congo Diary: Episodes of - the Revolutionary War in - the Congo
Guevara, Ernesto Che
Horsemen's War (The Rebellion Chronicles)
McHugh, Steve
The Transvaal Rebellion: The First Boer War, 1880-1881
Laband, John
The War That Doesn't Say Its Name: The Unending Conflict in the Congo
Stearns, Jason K.