The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry

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The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry

Dubbed â€œThe Killing Machineâ€ by Charles D. Melson, chief historian of the US Marine Corps, the RLI was a veritable â€˜foreign legionâ€™ with over 20 diverse nationalities serving in her ranks. The RLI fought the bitter Zimbabwean â€˜bush warâ€™ for 15 years, against the overwhelming tide of communist-trained guerrillas. Kill rates donâ€™t win wars, but during its brief 19-year history, it is estimated that the RLI accounted for between 12,000 and 15,000 enemy guerrillas, for the loss of 135 men. RLI soldiers were recipients of four Silver Crosses and 42 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. An RLI trooper holds the world record for operational parachute descentsâ€”a staggering 73 op jumpsâ€”most under 500 feet!

A glossy, coffeetable, pictorial format with hundreds of color photos, maps, rolls, honours and awards. It is not intended as a definitive history but, with more of a classic â€˜scrapbookâ€™ feel, the presentation attempts to capture the essence of this fine unitâ€”what it was like to be a troopie, one of the â€˜ouensâ€™. We have accessed a host of unique, previously unpublished photos and illustrative material and many former RLI members have embraced the project, generously contributing photos, memorabilia and anecdotes. Ian Smith has written his tribute in the front and the foreword is by the last CO, Lieutenant-Colonel Charlie Aust.
Country USA
Brand 30 Degrees South Publishers
Manufacturer 30 Degrees South Publishers
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781920143077
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	30 Degrees South Publishers
Manufacturer	30 Degrees South Publishers
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781920143077
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry

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