The Biafran Army 1967-70

"Synonimous 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.Although lacking official support from abroad, the Biafran authorities quickly built up a military."

Year

2019

Language

English

Series

Africa@war series -- 47

Publisher

Helion & Company Limited

Editions

1

Pages

80

ISBN

9781911628637

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