'Black Soldiers is an important contribution to the burgeoning literature on violence in late-colonial Africa. It rightly insists that we give proper consideration to agency, nuance, and complexity when attempting to understand the actions and ideas of actors embroiled in the wars of decolonisation. This book must be read by anyone interested in Zimbabwe's path to independence and the wider issues of violence and the role of the military during decolonisation in Africa.' Daniel Branch, University of Warwick 'Clearly written and cogently argued, this book focuses on Black soldiers in the Rhodesian army during Zimbabwe's liberation war and the early years of independence. Its contribution is significant. Highly recommended.' E. S. Schmidt, CHOICE 'This book will be of great interest to students, scholars and general researchers of Zimbabwean and Southern African history, race and decolonisation, counterinsurgency and civil wars. As the role of the increasingly politicised zna in Zimbabwean politics is continually underlined by recent events, the necessity of tracing the so-called 'professional' and 'apolitical' roots of this institution is important for interpreting how the zna has evolved. Howard's book is, therefore, a timely contribution for understanding this development.' Matthew J. Lord, Journal of African Military History
