Congo Unravelled: Military Operations from Independence to the Mercenary Revolt 1960-68 (Africa@War)

Great item for research

Another book finished in these series covers the beginning of the nation and the many wars fought in this nation. The forces involved and the why the nation is being hit by some many conflicts. Great history on this nation wars.

great pictures and historycal backgrund. a bit too UN polititically friend, but however still good to improve basics knowledge about congo's cavil war. bad cover, too pale considering the shiny cover of the olther serie's books.

Because Osprey lacks initiative when it comes to African Wars, despite the recent publication of Modern African Wars 4, I tested this new series Africa @ War. As I teach history especially in Africa and cover the modern wars and the engagement of mercenaries and PMCs from 1945 to the present I have to say that this more than 200 pages really are quite detailed and give an excellent account on the happenings from Congo's independence to the mercenary rebellion of 1967. High quality pictures and some rare pics I haven't seen yet make this a highly recommendable work for all interested in Africa, mercenaries and/or history.

Although this is not a very voluminous book, it sure sheds a very insightful light on the machinations and politics that went on in the Congo at the time. A very nice addition to the books that focused more on the sensational side of this conflict.