CIA and British Mercenaries in Angola, 1975-1976: From Operation Ia/Feature to M

Description: CIA and British Mercenaries in Angola, 1975-1976 by Stephen Rookes Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An examination of the clandestine role of the CIA and British mercenaries in Angolas civil war of the 1970s. Publisher Description An examination of the clandestine role of the CIA and British mercenaries in Angolas civil war of the 1970s. The 1974 Carnation Revolution came as a blessing for independence movements in Portugals African colonies: Angola, Mozambique and Portuguese Guinea. As had been the case in a number of sub-Saharan countries suddenly finding themselves free of the colonial yoke, the political vacuum left behind by a previously omnipresent power gave different factions the opportunity to impose their own form of rule. Angola was no different: civil war broke out in 1975 and was to last until 2002. In some ways the Angolan civil war bore similarities to the one which had taken place in neighbouring DRC. Too much was at stake for the West not to intervene in some shape or form and in July 1975 President Ford authorised the CIA to provide covert assistance to the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). With South Africa providing military support against a Cuban-backed Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), another south-western African nation became the battleground for a war of ideologies. In 1975-1976, no fewer than nine different armed forces were involved in the fighting. In addition, a large group of British mercenaries were recruited to train FNLA soldiers. The role of these soldiers of fortune would end in ignominy, death and legislative changes intended to rid mercenaries from conflict forever. CIA and British Mercenaries in Angola, 1975-1976 examines the dynamics of the Angolan civil war and takes the reader into the inner workings of geopolitical interests, of CIA covert operations and mercenary recruitment. It examines clandestine arms and money laundering networks; takes us from the heart of the Vietnam War to Australian banks, and takes us into dealings between the US and British governments in operations far removed from, but connected to, the Angolan Civil War. 121 b/w photos, 25 colour profiles, 4 colour figures, 1 colour & 6 b/w maps Author Biography Originally from Exeter in the United Kingdom, Dr. Stephen Rookes is an Anglo-French military historian and academic who lectures at the University of Toulouse Jean-Jaurès, France. He specialises in the history of covert warfare and takes a particular interest in CIA clandestine operations. This is his third instalment for Helions Africa@War series. Details ISBN 1914059069 ISBN-13 9781914059063 Title CIA and British Mercenaries in Angola, 1975-1976 Author Stephen Rookes Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 80 Publisher Helion & Company GE_Item_ID:136524683; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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