Chemical and Biological Warfare during the Rhodesian Bush War

Abstract

The Rhodesian use of chemical and biological weapons (CBW) during the Rhodesian Bush War remains a little-studied aspect of counterinsurgency (COIN) operations. While the program provided initial tactical advantages and caused thousands of guerrilla casualties, it ultimately failed to be militarily decisive.

Introduction

Chemical weapons have been employed as part of counterinsurgency (COIN) operations multiple times over the history of warfare. Examples include...