{"product_id":"the-biafran-army-1967-70-philip-jowett-9781911628637","title":"The Biafran Army 1967-70: Build-Up and Downfall of the Secessionist Military","description":"Synonymous with the starvation that killed almost two million people, Biafra was a parastate that voted to secede from Nigeria in May 1967. Formally recognized by Gabon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Zambia, and supported by France, Israel, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Rhodesia, and even the Vatican, Biafra's attempt to leave Nigeria resulted in the Nigerian Civil War, which was to last until January 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough lacking official support from abroad, the Biafran authorities quickly built up a military. Their efforts to set up an air force, supported by numerous Europeans - were widely publicized. Indeed, Biafra-related adventures of Polish World War II ace Jan Zumbach, or the Swedish pilot Carl Gustaf von Rosen reached the status of legends before long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFar less is known about the Biafran Army and Navy, their capabilities and intentions, or the conduct of their combat operations. Indeed, the establishment of multiple commando units, and a special guerrilla outfit designed to emulate the Viet Cong, but especially the local manufacture of weapons - including armored vehicles - remain largely unknown to the public.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on years of thorough research, \u003ci\u003eBiafran Army\u003c\/i\u003e is the first work ever to offer a comprehensive, in-depth study of the build-up, training, composition, equipment, and combat operations of all the three branches - the army, the air force, and the navy - of the secessionist military during the Nigerian Civil War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by more than 120 rare photographs, maps, and color profiles, this account provides a unique source of reference for enthusiasts and professionals alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Jowett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1911628631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781911628637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Helion \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.20d","brand":"Philip Jowett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44078250885375,"sku":"9781911628637","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b003e326-6c62-4df0-98eb-259305552c5d.jpg?v=1685474415","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-biafran-army-1967-70-philip-jowett-9781911628637","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}