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The Rhodesian War according to Soldier of Fortune
33:40 - 41:58 (08:18)
Soldier of Fortune portrayed the Rhodesian War as a tragic loss of a glorious land and culture to those who wanted to vote, similar to the lost cause narrative of the Civil War in the US. They even attempted to raise 100 mercenaries to fight against communists in Angola through local newspaper ads.
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The Rhodesian Bush War ended in 1979 with the success of rebels and the downfall of those in charge of the war.
33:40 - 37:29 (03:49)
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The Rhodesian Bush War ended in 1979 with the success of rebels and the downfall of those in charge of the war. The Selou Scouts, a covert special force regiment, were attributed with gathering accurate intelligence for the regular army during the conflict.
ChapterThe Rhodesian War according to Soldier of Fortune
EpisodeSoldier of Fortune: The Deadliest Magazine Ever (with David X. Cohen)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Rhodesian Bush War, fueled in part by the mythos created by publications like "Soldier of Fortune," ultimately resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and had repercussions that continue to this day.
37:29 - 38:39 (01:10)
Summary
The Rhodesian Bush War, fueled in part by the mythos created by publications like "Soldier of Fortune," ultimately resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and had repercussions that continue to this day.
ChapterThe Rhodesian War according to Soldier of Fortune
EpisodeSoldier of Fortune: The Deadliest Magazine Ever (with David X. Cohen)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The story of a man who put up ads to attract mercenaries to fight for Angola against the communists, and how they evaded legal questions recruiting them.
38:39 - 41:58 (03:19)
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The story of a man who put up ads to attract mercenaries to fight for Angola against the communists, and how they evaded legal questions recruiting them.