Rhodesian Bush War: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Zimbabwe War of Independence • Zimbabwe Liberation War • Second Chimurenga
Date	c. 1965 - 1979
Location	Zimbabwe
Participants	Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front • Rhodesia

Photos

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.

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