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Warfare and tracking in Africa, 1952-1990

Title
Warfare and tracking in Africa, 1952-1990 / by Timothy J. Stapleton.
Author
Stapleton, Timothy J. (Timothy Joseph), 1967-
Publication
London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.

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Description
x, 194 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm
Summary
During the decolonization wars in East and Southern Africa, tracking became increasingly valuable as a military tactic. Drawing on archival research and interviews, Stapleton presents a comparative study of the role of tracking in insurgency and counter-insurgency across Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Series Statement
Warfare, society and culture ; number 11
Uniform Title
Warfare, society and culture ; no. 11.
Subject
  • Tactics
  • Tracking and trailing > Africa > History > 20th century
  • Insurgency > Kenya > History > 20th century
  • Insurgency > Zimbabwe > History > 20th century
  • Insurgency > Namibia > History > 20th century
  • Africa > History, Military > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-160) and index.
Call Number
Sc E 16-253
ISBN
  • 9781848935587
  • 1848935587
OCLC
932180159
Author
Stapleton, Timothy J. (Timothy Joseph), 1967-
Title
Warfare and tracking in Africa, 1952-1990 / by Timothy J. Stapleton.
Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Warfare, society and culture ; number 11
Warfare, society and culture ; no. 11.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-160) and index.
Research Call Number
Sc E 16-253
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