Selous Scouts: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists (Africa@War)

Discover the thrilling and untold story of the Selous Scouts: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists in the captivating book, Africa@War. Led by the legendary Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Reid-Daly, this elite unit pushed the boundaries of conventional warfare, earning their place in military history as one of the most successful counterinsurgency units ever.

Through their ingenious pseudo-guerrilla strategies, the Selous Scouts carried out daring reconnaissance missions into Zambia and Botswana, as well as audacious flying-column raids into Mozambique. Their actions wreaked havoc and destruction upon their Soviet- and Chinese-backed adversaries, accounting for an astounding 68% of guerrilla casualties within Rhodesia during the fierce bush war of the 1970s.

The Selous Scouts were a breed apart, transcending cultural and racial barriers to form a true brotherhood. Their Shona motto, 'Pamwe Chete' (together only), exemplified their unity and strength. Remarkably, this remarkable regiment produced soldiers of such exceptional caliber that they were awarded one Grand Cross of Valour, nine Silver Crosses, and 22 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia.

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