| mdriscoll | 28 Oct 2008 10:54 a.m. PST |
I am looking for a good history of the Belgian Congo that is not "King Leopolds Ghost"- I am looking for more of a 20th Century focus, from WWI up to Independence, and then the Katanga seccession and the various "mercenary" conflicts after Congolese independance. Has anyone come across anything that might fit the bill? I suspect all that im looking for will require multiple works, which will be a welcome challenge. Thanks in advance. |
 Bobgnar  | 28 Oct 2008 11:11 a.m. PST |
good historical novel, post-independence
The Dark of the Sun
do google search on Operation Red Dragon to find details about Stanleyville Rescue |
| BunkerMonkey | 28 Oct 2008 12:37 p.m. PST |
As far as the Mercenaries in the Congo go, "Mad" Mike Hoare's memoir "Mercenary" is a good day-to-day campaign report. It'd be a great source for generating wargaming scenarios. You can get a used paperback copy from Amazon for less than $2. USD |
| Chuckaroobob | 28 Oct 2008 1:17 p.m. PST |
IIRC there's a book called "Dragon Operations, Hostage Rescues in the Congo." Obviously it only deals with these operations, and a lot of it was political background and manuevering before the operations got the green light. Got mine from Amazon or ebay, can't remember which. |
| Stosstruppen | 28 Oct 2008 7:02 p.m. PST |
I second Mercenary…excellent read….made me want to be one as a teen….got older and wiser..lol |
| Kiwi Red One | 28 Oct 2008 10:51 p.m. PST |
If you want some information about Operation Dragon Rouge (rescue by Belgian Paracommandos of civilians in Stanleyville) and a fairly good background on the Congo succession in the early 60's try this link from the US Army CGSC site: link
Cheers |
| carolusone | 29 Oct 2008 2:51 a.m. PST |
You will have to go for French and flemish sources. There is not a lot in English |
 chicklewis | 29 Oct 2008 4:05 a.m. PST |
There is a surprisingly good historical overview in TooFatLardies new release "B'Maso!". I bought the pdf and then DEVOURED every word of the large work. Nineteen info-packed pages on the Congo. And the information includes everything you could want to know about the forces involved. Not limited to the Congo, covers all of post WWII Africa conflicts. I highly recommend it. Chick |
| toofatlardies | 29 Oct 2008 10:22 a.m. PST |
"Surprisingly good"? B'Maso is a product of twenty five years and more research, combined with living in Africa during the period covered. I hope it doesn't surprise anyone who was there. |
| Bobgnar | 29 Oct 2008 12:41 p.m. PST |
I second Chick's view on B'Maso, but even though it is "a product of twenty five years and more research, combined with living in Africa during the period covered," there are no rules for trains. |
| chicklewis | 29 Oct 2008 8:07 p.m. PST |
Very strange response, toofatlardies. I think my comments are extremely positive, yet seems I unintentionally insulted ya. Sorry for that. BUY B'Maso, you'll be glad you did ! Chick |
| toofatlardies | 30 Oct 2008 2:24 a.m. PST |
Chick, not at all, I was amused by it. Sorry if I gave any other impression. Bob's right, there are no rules for trains. 8^D |
| chicklewis | 30 Oct 2008 6:55 a.m. PST |
So, now you MUST tell us where and when and why you lived in Africa. Details, man ! Chick |
| Grand Duke Natokina | 01 Nov 2008 7:44 p.m. PST |
Mike Hoare also wrote "The Road to Kalamata."
Natokina. |
looks at some new terrain products, which use space age technology!
