Description

Osprey's study of the Mau Mau Rebellion (1952-1960) in Kenya and its fighters. The Mau Mau Freedom Fighters waged a guerrilla war for eight years against their British colonial rulers, which became known as the Mau Mau Uprising. The Mau Mau sought to win back their land and independence. This underground militia was an extremely powerful force employing tactics, which included the assassination of British settlers and the Africans who collaborated with the British, as well as raiding colonial prisons for weapons and staging daring ambushes in the Kenyan forests and mountains. The conflict saw these untrained warriors, deemed by many to be terrorists employ an innovative mix of traditional African warfare tactics, counterinsurgency methods and European firepower. The uprising ended in failure but set the stage for Kenyan independence in 1963. This title will explore their unique motivations, training and tactics, as well as their battle experience.

Table of Contents

Background of agitation and protest · Chronology · Political philosophy of the Mau-Mau Warrior · Motivation · Pattern of recruitment · Weapons · Training pattern · Military Tactics · Typical Engagement · The demise and legacy of the Warrior · Glossary · Bibliography · Index

Product details

Published Aug 29 2006
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846030246
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 108
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Abiodun Alao

Abiodun Alao is Professor of African Studies at Ki…

Illustrator

Christa Hook

CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986…

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