Rhodesian Bush War

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Four soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand near the wreckage of an Air Rhodesia passenger plane, with twisted propeller and burned fuselage, in a wooded area.

Map of Africa highlighting the region historically known as Rhodesia, located in south-central Africa, with present-day Zimbabwe shaded in orange for emphasis. Surrounding countries and major bodies of water are shown for geographic context.

Rhodesian leader Ian Smith

Rhodesian soldiers in uniform stand and crouch beside a row of seized heavy machine guns and other weapons outdoors, with buildings and trees in the background.

Delegates including Bishop Abel Muzorewa, Lord Carrington, Dr. Nkomo, and Robert Mugabe seated at a long table signing the agreement on Zimbabwe's independence at Lancaster House.

Rhodesian Bush War: References & Edit History

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Amy McKenna
Chinatsu Tsuji
Chinatsu Tsuji was an assistant editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	New article added.	Amy McKenna Chinatsu Tsuji	Sep 29, 2026