James and the Duck: Tales of the Rhodesian Bush War (1964

Description: James and the Duck by Faan Martin A very different tongue-in-cheek personal account about a forgotten war. Between 1964 and 1980 Rhodesian men from all walks of life left their families and jobs to fight for their country. They were farmers, bankers, railwaymen, shopkeepers, miners and even Members of Parliament, who every six weeks, changed their soft civilian life for battle dress, rifles and grenades. These are their stories. Its not really about war heroes. Its more about bluestone charged, but still lustful troops coping with fighting terrorists, boredom, longing, fear and death. All this set against the background of Africas sweltering heat, annoying insects, dangerous animals and venomous snakes. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. The reader will meet a long suffering prisoner-of-war, infantry soldiers, helicopter gunship pilots, tribesmen, pompous army officers, mercenaries and even a duck. Some of the personal incidents will have you laughing and crying at the same time. No matter how you view the Rhodesian Bush War, you will enjoy the humour and at times satire and even sadness of this true account of how men coped with the horrors and hardships of war. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A very different tongue-in-cheek personal account about a forgotten war. Between 1964 and 1980 Rhodesian men from all walks of life left their families and jobs to fight for their country. They were farmers, bankers, railwaymen, shopkeepers, miners and even Members of Parliament, who every six weeks, changed their soft civilian life for battle dress, rifles and grenades. These are their stories. Its not really about war heroes. Its more about bluestone charged, but still lustful troops coping with fighting terrorists, boredom, longing, fear and death. All this set against the background of Africas sweltering heat, annoying insects, dangerous animals and venomous snakes. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. The reader will meet a long suffering prisoner-of-war, infantry soldiers, helicopter gunship pilots, tribesmen, pompous army officers, mercenaries and even a duck. Some of the personal incidents will have you laughing and crying at the same time. No matter how you view the Rhodesian Bush War, you will enjoy the humour and at times satire and even sadness of this true account of how men coped with the horrors and hardships of war. Details ISBN1434319733 Author Faan Martin Short Title JAMES & THE DUCK Pages 284 Language English ISBN-10 1434319733 ISBN-13 9781434319739 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Subtitle Tales of the Rhodesian Bush War (1964 - 1980) Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication Bloomington Imprint AuthorHouse DOI 10.1604/9781434319739 UK Release Date 2007-09-10 AU Release Date 2007-09-10 NZ Release Date 2007-09-10 US Release Date 2007-09-10 Publisher AuthorHouse Publication Date 2007-09-10 DEWEY 968.9104092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84405082;

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