The Biafran Army 1967-70
Subtitle: build-up and downfall of the secessionist military
By: Philip S. Jowett
Series: Africa@war series -- 47; Africa@War -- v. 47.
Publisher: Helion & Company Limited
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Warwick, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781911628637
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: History; Armed Forces; Biafran Army; Biafran Navy; Tactical Air Command (Biafra)
Description: "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."
Notes: Cover title.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-77).