The Nigerian Army: 1956-1966
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- Synopsis
- Originally published in 1971, this book is an account of the development of the Nigerian Army in the critical ten years spanning independence. It describes the transformation of a despised colonial defence force into a Nigerian army with a popularly recognized reputation. On the eve of the first military coup, the Army stood at the pinnacle of popular esteem. It had been modernized and expanded, had served with distinction in the Congo and elsewhere, and all its officers were Nigerian. The first half of the book traces the stages of this transformation and reveals the difficulties which had to be overcome. The second part examines the increasing tension and political manoeuvring which exploded into the military coups of 1966.
- Copyright:
- 1971
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781003804819
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032618418, 9781032618524, 9781032618487
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 12/20/23
- Copyrighted By:
- N. J. Miners
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.