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Summary

In this episode of Full Proof Theology, host Chase Davis interviews Will Tanner, co-founder of the American Tribune, about Rhodesia. They discuss the background of Rhodesia, its declaration of independence, and the Bush War that followed. They also touch on the international response to Rhodesia, the role of the Rhodesian military, and the impact of the war on the country. The conversation highlights the unique political and social dynamics of Rhodesia and challenges the mainstream narrative surrounding the country. The conversation explores the fall of Rhodesia and the lessons that can be learned from it. The main themes include the challenges faced by Rhodesia in maintaining its national sovereignty and borders, the impact of geography on the war, the difficulties in defending the border, the tactics used by the rebels, and the reasons for Rhodesia's ultimate downfall. The conversation also touches on the role of private military contractors, the importance of political arrangements and religion, and the lessons that can be drawn from the Rhodesian conflict.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Guest

08:59 Rhodesia: Declaration of Independence and Early Governance

13:09 The Bush War: Precipitating Events and Nature of the Conflict

16:59 International Response to Rhodesia

19:42 The Role of the Rhodesian Military

21:47 Innovative Tactics: Fire Force Missions

25:35 The Impact of the War on Rhodesia

27:53 The Challenges of Maintaining National Sovereignty and Borders

37:04 The Impact of Geography on the War

40:25 The Difficulties in Defending the Border

43:12 Tactics Used by the Rebels

41:37 The Role of Private Military Contractors

45:14 The Importance of Political Arrangements and Religion

52:53 Lessons from the Rhodesian Conflict

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