THE ZAMBESI SALIENT - Al J Venter

The Zambesi Salient: Conflict in Southern Africa

Howard Timmins, 1974

Hardcover with jacket - jacket shows wear and tear, boards have a little rubbing to the extremities, otherwise a fairly good copy, tightly bound.

 "What is the threat facing Southern Africa in the future? How extensive are the wars along the sub-continent's frontiers with Black Africa and how well prepared are the security forces to counter this menace? What are the factors motivating the mind of the black revolutionary whether he be fighting in Mocambique, the escarpment region of north-east Rhodesia or intent on laying death-dealing landmines in the Caprivi Strip? Most important of all, what role is Lisbon likely to play in Africa following the military takeover? Al Venter has attempted to answer all these questions and many more in his latest book. This veteran African war correspondent has spent considerable time and effort probing the ideals and capabilities of the black fighters associated with such movements as Frelimo, Swapo, Zanu and others. He has examined their training, their motives, the capabilities of their leaders and those providing succour from the outside . "