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unusual facts about Second Chimurenga/Rhodesian Bush War



Air Rhodesia

Soon the Bush War was escalating sharply, and staff shortages resulting from military call-ups were adding to the airline's difficulties.

Bush War

The Rhodesian Bush War, a conflict in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) between the white minority government of Ian Smith and the black nationalists of the ZANU and ZAPU movements

Chimanimani District

During the Zimbabwe independence war, mountain passes in the Chimanimani area were frequently used by guerilla fighters between Zimbabwe and their camps in Mozambique, who laid mines along local roads to disrupt the local economy.

God's Own Country

The phrase "God's own country" was heard during the 1970s in Rhodesia (formerly: Southern Rhodesia, now: Zimbabwe), where most people perceived the land as beautiful despite the ongoing Bush War of the time.

Grey's Scouts

Based in Salisbury (now Harare), they were known for their participation in the Rhodesian Bush War.

Lord Richard Cecil

When the Bush War against black nationalists started in earnest in 1976, Lord Richard used his family connections to gain access to Rhodesian army counter-insurgency operations.

Nhari rebellion

The Nhari rebellion occurred in November 1974, amidst the Rhodesian Bush War, when members of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) in Chifombo, Zambia (near the border with Mozambique) rebelled against the leadership of the political party it was attached to, the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU).

No-go area

The term 'no-go area' has a military origin and was first used in the context of the Bush War in Rhodesia.

Philip Valerio Sibanda

During the Rhodesian Bush War, Philip Valerio Sibanda trained and served as a ZIPRA military combatant.

Sandra James

Shunned by much of the international community, the country was embroiled in the Rhodesian Bush War by the time of the 1976 Games, and did not take part.


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