A Skirmish In Africa The Rhodesian Bush War Series Book 1 edition by Daryl Sahli Literature Fiction eBooks
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Set in an almost forgotten guerrilla war in what is now called Zimbabwe during the late 1970s, this is a journey into the world of young men fighting and dying at the behest of their political masters. The strain of having to survive close-quarter skirmishes preoccupy the combatants, who helplessly find themselves caught up in a conflict spinning out of control.
Mike Smith, an insecure nineteen-year old national serviceman, is immersed in a bloody insurgency witnessing horrors that seem too much for a young man to have to bear.
Tongerai Chabanga, a commander of the liberation movement, must withstand political pressure from his leaders outside the country to prosecute the war in a manner he disagrees with. At the same time, he is faced with the atrocities perpetrated of a depraved Soviet Spetznaz advisor who threatens to undo the work he has done.
A Skirmish In Africa The Rhodesian Bush War Series Book 1 edition by Daryl Sahli Literature Fiction eBooks
I have just finished reading Daryl Sahli's book, "A Skirmish in Africa" this past weekend. In Singapore on business for a month, I finally had a chance to relax for a couple of days and consume this wonderful story while drinking a few cold beers sitting in an outdoor pub on the banks of the Singapore river.I lived this period in Rhodesia also. Reading this story made me cry, literally - tears streaming down my face; it made me laugh, it made me cry and at times I was both laughing and crying at the same time - it is a great read! Clearly a work of fiction, but based on so much truth. Great fiction always is. A catharsis even! Can't imagine what the staff and other patrons were thinking. Daryl - thanks for writing "A skirmish in Africa." I look forward to reading your next book.
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A Skirmish In Africa The Rhodesian Bush War Series Book 1 edition by Daryl Sahli Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This book was excellent reading
As an ex SO. Acting Inspector during the late 1970's. I feel this book
Managed to combine the real thing with enough fictional license to add body but still maintain authenticity
I would certainly recommend the book and read another if he has ??
Baartb@aol.com
I recently purchased a copy of Daryl Sahli's novel "A Skirmish in Africa", after reading a review on our High School former pupils website. Well, I just couldn't put it down! I heartily concur with all the reviews I read because the novel is absolutely brilliant. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me angry, it enthralled me and brought back a flood of memories, some bad, but mostly good. I was a teenager in the late 70s, and most of the political intrigue of the time was beyond me, but it was an exciting time to be alive. I actually felt a common bond with the Sgt Smith character in that my take on the reality of Rhodesia's situation in the late 70s was initially very naive and propaganda driven. I am very glad that I did not have to learn the hard way, as he did, that all was not as it seemed. Hearty congratulations, you have done yourself, your family, and your old school extremely proud. I look forward to reading "follow-up" novels in the not too distant future.
I finished A Skirmish in Africa last weekend and found it to be a fantastic read. Like the author, I was also a National Serviceman in the Rhodesian Army during the same period 1978/79 but attached to a related company of the Rhodesian African Rifles on the eastern border of Rhodesia. I found the book to be factually correct about not only the country but also the military practices of the time. It is also historically fair and even-handed to both sides involved in that conflict.
Daryl has cleverly woven a great storyline around the brutal realities of the time in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe and the book engaged me right from the start. In the end, I found it hard to put down.
Zimbabwe has a tragic history that is unknown to many but really needs to be told. In my view as a veteran of the era, Daryl has done a brilliant job of telling our story and for that, I would like to thank him. He also delivered me some great entertainmant and brought back some long forgotten memories from that time, both good and bad.
I wish Daryl all the success this book deserves.
Wow ! Just wow!!
I normally confine myself to non fiction books covering this conflict but Sahli has completely seduced me with this BRILLIANT work of fiction!
Fast paced and accurate from a military and technical point of view , it has great character development and is difficult to put down.
In fact I was unable to put it down and read the entire book in one 16 hour sitting !!
On the strength of this emotional experience , I have ordered all his books !!!
Highly recommended!!!!! Excellent story well developed characters. The detail in the book in reference to military operations is right on the money.
Nice job Daryl !! I was born in Bulawayo....went to Hamilton. Ended up in the RLI support commando doing a lot of fireforce. Really enjoyed the book.....I am hoping my Yankee Doodle wife will enjoy it as much...cannot wait for her to read it ;). I really like the footnotes....I think that will be essential to people who were not in the thick of it. The references to music....add a great touch ) I think you did an excellent job of catching the era.....looking forward to the next book. Gary duB
There were some parts of this book that I found disturbing, especially about a Russian specialist that carved a bloody path across the country. There is mention of D Company 1 RAR, a unit in which my brother served as a young subbie. He found it quite fascinating as there were parts of the country that he served in, accurately portrayed. There is mention of an ambush on a Grey's unit very similar to one that occured during the war, although the real outcome was not as tragic.
Does this mean that there is truth woven in the fiction?
There are many things that happened in the Rhodesian war of which we will never hear about. The new government has hidden much and those that participated in high level of intelligence, have passed away.
Having said that I enjoyed the book although there were some parts that were a little unbeleivable. Would make a good film I think!
I have just finished reading Daryl Sahli's book, "A Skirmish in Africa" this past weekend. In Singapore on business for a month, I finally had a chance to relax for a couple of days and consume this wonderful story while drinking a few cold beers sitting in an outdoor pub on the banks of the Singapore river.
I lived this period in Rhodesia also. Reading this story made me cry, literally - tears streaming down my face; it made me laugh, it made me cry and at times I was both laughing and crying at the same time - it is a great read! Clearly a work of fiction, but based on so much truth. Great fiction always is. A catharsis even! Can't imagine what the staff and other patrons were thinking. Daryl - thanks for writing "A skirmish in Africa." I look forward to reading your next book.
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