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The Nigerian Army: 1956-1966

The Nigerian Army: 1956-1966

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Series: Studies in African History

General Political ScienceGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

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ISBN10: 1032618418
ISBN13: 9781032618418
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Dec 20 2023
Pages: 302
Language: English

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.

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