Synonymous with the starvation that killed almost two million
people, Biafra was a parastate that voted to secede from Nigeria in
May 1967. Formally recognized by Gabon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and
Zambia, and supported by France, Israel, Portugal, Spain, South
Africa, Rhodesia, and even the Vatican, Biafra's attempt to leave
Nigeria resulted in the Nigerian Civil War, which was to last until
January 1970. Although lacking official support from abroad, the
Biafran authorities quickly built up a military. Their efforts to
set up an air force, supported by numerous Europeans - were widely
publicised. Indeed, Biafra-related adventures of Polish World War
II ace Jan Zumbach, or the Swedish pilot Carl Gustaf von Rosen
reached the status of legends before long. Far less is known about
the Biafran Army and Navy, their capabilities and intentions, or
the conduct of their combat operations. Indeed, the establishment
of multiple commando units, and a special guerrilla outfit designed
to emulate the Viet Cong, but especially the local manufacture of
weapons - including armoured vehicles - remain largely unknown to
the public. Based on years of thorough research, The Biafran Army
is the first work ever to offer a comprehensive, in-depth study of
the build-up, training, composition, equipment, and combat
operations of all the three branches - the army, the air force, and
the navy - of the secessionist military during the Nigerian Civil
War. Illustrated by more than 120 rare photographs, maps, and
colour profiles, this account provides a unique source of reference
for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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