Why Rhodesia Lost the Bush War with Voodoo 6
The Old World with Will Tanner · Jason Robertson
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Show Notes
In this episode, Will and Voodoo discuss the history of the Rhodesian Bush War and how strategic mistakes turned a successful tactical effort into a lost war. They discuss the three main stages of the war, how Rhodesian tactics developed throughout, and why the Rhodesians ultimately lost despite winning every battle. They also discuss what Rhodesia's weaknesses were, when the war could have been won, and how missed opportunities led to their ultimate defeat.
Find Voodoo on X here: https://x.com/6Voodoo
Get his book here: Blood Memory
Read about the CIA's involvement in Rhodesia's defeat here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-cia-knew-rhodesia-was-fighting