The thousand yard stare. Men of 2 Commando, #Rhodesian Light Infantry, the Rhodesia’s “Green Berets” #RLI

Black Boots are comin’ to get you!

#BSAP (according to the caption online, but I can’t be sure) dog handlers dismounting to hunt for the terrs #Rhodesian #Alouette

A #Rhodesian Air Force Electric #Canberra

This was no drill. This was no simulation. Between 1964-1979, this was the every day reality in Rhodesia. It was not about race, it was not about politics, it was guys in the “bush” trying to survive. The war has long since ended, but should never be forgotten:

“The #Rhodesian fighting men, both black and white, knew they were fighting for the…Read More

@Rhodesian Light Infantry Recruit Course jogs by, hauling along 26 pound FN MAG machine guns in the extreme Rhodesian heat near Cranborne Barracks, circa. 1976

The Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI) use relatively unique in it’s “Commando” structure and training regime. Members of the unit included local volunteers, National Service conscripts, and…Read More

“Kwese Kwese” – EVERYWHERE! The motto of the #Rhodesian Guard Force

Some pretty high energy blokes! Commandant Horst Schobesberger in the black Commando sweater, and short-shorts inspecting members of the Rhodesian Guard Force, circa. 1970s

These men played a critical role ensuring internal security during the Rhodesian Bush War

#Rhodesian 1st Field Regiment Mess circa. 1970s. What a time it was!

Men of the #Rhodesian Light Infantry Aboard a Rhodesian Air Force Alouette III Helicopter ready for #Fireforce

Fireforce is a variant of the military tactic of vertical envelopment of a target by helicopter-borne and parachute infantry developed by the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. Regiments involved included the…Read More

Two soldiers of the #Rhodesian African Rifles, 1976. #RAR

#Rhodesian Mounted Infantry