Reservists trained up in Rhodesia

Title

Reservists trained up in Rhodesia

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

5 Apr 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:05

Description

Peter Sharp reports on the establishment of Rhodesia’s home defence force - 50 to 60 year-old men training in readiness for violence during the forthcoming election. Includes interview with an unidentified recruit.

Contributors

Peter Sharp

Keywords

Elections; Armed forces; Violence; Rhodesia; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Soldiers; Training

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