Military History
Africa is a turbulent continent with many wars in its history, from ancient conflicts, to wars of independence, to civil wars today.
Kings African Rifles (KAR)
History of the King's African Rifles, a British Regiment which recruited soldiers from East Africa and saw action in both World Wars.
History of the King's African Rifles, a British Regiment which recruited soldiers from East Africa and saw action in both World Wars.
The Bambatha Rebellion
The Bambatha Rebellion was the last Black armed resistance to colonial domination in South Africa.
The Bambatha Rebellion was the last Black armed resistance to colonial domination in South Africa.
The Tripolitan War, 1801 - 1805
In 1783, the same year that the Treaty of Paris was signed, corsairs from the Barbary States began to attack American shipping in the Mediterranean. Escalation, a new American President, and a failure to honour treaties led to a declaration of war.
In 1783, the same year that the Treaty of Paris was signed, corsairs from the Barbary States began to attack American shipping in the Mediterranean. Escalation, a new American President, and a failure to honour treaties led to a declaration of war.
The Tripartite Invasion, 1956
The Tripartite Invasion, or 1956 War, was perhaps the single most important event in the history of African independence. The fallout from this unsuccessful attempt by Britain, France, and Israel to maintain an influence over the Suez Canal created a climate in Africa which both encouraged and escalated the struggle for independence.
The Tripartite Invasion, or 1956 War, was perhaps the single most important event in the history of African independence. The fallout from this unsuccessful attempt by Britain, France, and Israel to maintain an influence over the Suez Canal created a climate in Africa which both encouraged and escalated the struggle for independence.