Congo Unravelled: Military Operations from Independence to the Mercenary Revolt 1960–68 (Africa at War Book 6)

My grandparents lived in Northern Rhodesia from 1951-1966 and would often tell me tragic tales of caring for Belgian refugees during the conflict. This inspired a tremendous interest in this war and I have read most of the material on offer. I really enjoy the Africa @ War series and also Andrew Hudson's work. This is the second book of his that I have read and the sixth in the series. I recommend this to anyone who has an interest in the military aspect of this period. If you are looking for a more in depth insight into the political, social and human element of the conflict, then this is not really for you.

I enjoy this booklet.I have read several in the series and find the information clear and easy to understand. A lot of people have had trouble following along and I can understand why. If you were raised or had family involved in any of the Africa conflict form the late 1950's - the mid 1980's there views are form being there. For outsides these booklets are a wealth of information.

There was no systematic discussion of the terror inspired by the Simbas or the systematic and brutal attacks on foreigners. The reader is left with the impression that the whole conflict was because of resources. While this was a primary facet, the horror of the conflict in the Congo that we see today was spawned in the 1960's.The whole book just feels sanitized.I own eleven in the series and this is by far the least informative.

A rather superficial overview of events. If your looking for a discussion of unit tactics and detailed descriptions of the fighting this is not the to find it.

Another great book.

Another book finished in these series covers the beginning of the nation and the many wars fought in this nation. The forces involved and the why the nation is being hit by some many conflicts. Great history on this nation wars.

I really enjoy this Africa@War series tough to acquire though

THESE WAS NOT A BOOK BUT A PHOTOS MAGAZINE AND TO EXPENSIVE TO BE JUST OLD PHOTOS AND NO TEXT

I was born in the Belgian Congo in 1956 and at the age of 4 we left the country my parents had lived in happily for 10 years, as refugees.... The account tells you more than you need to know of the incredible historical complexities of this vast land..... A colonel with same surname, but unrelated, features in this book too... I was not aware of this before.....

Because Osprey lacks initiative when it comes to African Wars, despite the recent publication of Modern African Wars 4, I tested this new series Africa @ War. As I teach history especially in Africa and cover the modern wars and the engagement of mercenaries and PMCs from 1945 to the present I have to say that this more than 200 pages really are quite detailed and give an excellent account on the happenings from Congo's independence to the mercenary rebellion of 1967. High quality pictures and some rare pics I haven't seen yet make this a highly recommendable work for all interested in Africa, mercenaries and/or history.

Although this is not a very voluminous book, it sure sheds a very insightful light on the machinations and politics that went on in the Congo at the time. A very nice addition to the books that focused more on the sensational side of this conflict.

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