The gold gilding on the page edges has worn off the top of the pages. He poses as a hunter and follows a trail that leads him to cunningham, a trader, who intends to sell the rifles to the germans, and whose daughter. African rifles fall into two categories, those for plains game and those for big game. More rhodesian senior schools, part two, 1950 1982. I was especially intrigued by the chapters on the operations in madagascar, burma and malaya, especially as i did not realize that the british conducted combat operations in madagascar during ww ii against the vichy french.
Inflatable fishing boats for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Recommended books on african hunting, dg riflescartridg craig boddington is one of my favorite authors on hunting in general and africa in particular. Pondoro and a great selection of related books, art and. The rnr had fought in east africa and portuguese east africa from 1916 to 1918. All the books listed here are very good, though i must note that boddington has an updated version of safari rifles out. It performed both military and internal security functions within the colonial territories. Aikenhead, inspects a guard of honour of the second battalion the kings african rifles at the great indaba in the matotos hills, near bullawayo, rhodesia on july 8, 1957. To be sure, historians wishing to follow the lead that lionel caplan laid out in warrior gentlemen. Really great book, well worth waiting for, excellent you guys, a very big thank you. Sir brian horrocks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The rhodesian african rifles rar were a regiment of the rhodesian army. Cartridges john taylor this book has a leather cover. Rhodesian light infantry rhodesian army collection. Middle row lr lt rufu mutandwa, lt andy todd, lt willard fleetwood, lt david hill, capt basil clarke, lt dave grant queens colour lt jo mukaro regimental colour capt dicky momsen. Much of the book covers the achievements of the kings african rifles during the two world wars. The kar took part in the long campaign in east africa during the first world war, and fought against the italians in somaliland and ethiopia, against the vicky french on madagascar and against the japanese in burma, performing well on each occasion, during the second world war. The kings african rifles kar were the british colonial military within east africa before and during the first world war. Kings african rifles international encyclopedia of the. The rhodesian african rifles the growth and adaptation of a multicultural regiment through the rhodesian bush war, 19651980 kindle edition by u. The ranks of the rar were recruited from the black african population, although officers were generally from the white population. A history is the 2011 reprint of a history of the kings african rifles and east african forces published in 1998. The kings african rifles kar, a multibattalion british colonial regiment raised from the various british possessions in east africa, created in 1902.
The kings african rifles officers dinner club, the forbear of the association, was formed in 1947 for those who had served in the kings african rifles, including the northern rhodesia regiment nrr, the somaliland scouts, and the kenya regiment kr, and the. My vote for the best recent book on african hunting is john kingsleyheaths hunting the dangerous game of africa. This was a very interesting book on the history of the kar, and i also think it is a valuable reference. Back row lr 2lt john wynne hopkins, capt ken alexander, lt max chinyangania, lt simon mundingi. The rar was the oldest regular army unit of the rhodesian army earning battle honours through 2 world wars, malaya and rhodesia. Queen elizabeth, the queen mother accompanied by the guard commander major r. The best known proponent of this is undoubtedly the famous remittance man and poacher john pondoro taylor and his stopping power index. Originally formed as the rhodesia native regiment during world war i, this fine regiment first saw action in east africa. The new african feeds and ejects cartridges smoothly, is more compact and quicker to the shoulder. A shipment of vickers machine guns is stolen from a british warship in bombasa harbor, africa, in 1914, and denham is assigned to track them down. Gurkhas in the zoestern imagination to ehronicle the british officer eorps construction of reliable african soldiers will find rich material here, but nunneleys book is.
The history of the rhodesian african rifles and its forerunner. Rhodesian african rifles how is rhodesian african rifles. Written nearly a century ago, this book is a great primer to understand the evolution of modern african rifles and cartridges, as well as how taylors own ko value came about which is still used today. The rhodesian african rifles were a regiment of the rhodesian army. Lugard formed a similar force in uganda, which, in 1894, after the declaration of the uganda protectorate, became the uganda rifles ur. South africa has historically become a most active collecting region, as guns have percolated down from central and east africa. Each emblem is individually custom embroidered to order. In this book, the renowned professional hunter john pon. If still interested in the rhodesian african rifles there is a page on facebook dedicated to setting up a permanent memorial to those men quote a memorial is being built in memory of fine soldiers of the rar. According to a hollywood reporter news item, the royal african rifles was the first production of afa, inc. Rhodesia native regiment and rhodesia african rifles. Ww1 the rhodesia native regiment served from 1916 1919 ww2 the rhodesian african rifles served from 1940 1980. Us 4457 is the only usa document you need to leave the usa with your firearms, but check with your airline on booking if they require any other documents, as airlines sometimes change policy and other countries have a.
Boddingtons new book was written with another 18 years of experience under his belt, plus the availability of an exceptional increase in the number of rifles, calibers, bullets, and accessories for african hunting. The history of the rhodesian african rifles and its forerunner, the rhodesia native regiment alexandre binda on. The book will therefore itself be a memorial record for generations to come. The kings african rifles kar was a multibattalion british colonial regiment raised from the various british possessions in east africa from 1902 until independence in the 1960s. The regiment was formed in may 1940 in the british colony of southern rhodesia. In african rifles and cartridges, by john taylor t akes up the modern and powerful british, german and american big game rifles and cartridges and, one by one, tells all about them. Bringing hunting firearms into south africa it is always best to bring your own gunsrifles for your african hunting safari. Kings african rifles and east african forces association. An outstanding book that provides solid information based on vast experience and insight gathered over the last thirty years of. Most common was the 8bore, which fired a 1,250grain conical bullet at about 1500 fps. If you are wanting to add text below or above the emblem this can be added at no additional charge just state so within the additional comments. The east african mounted rifles, a volunteer unit of white africans during the first world war, created in 1914.
Recommended books on african hunting, dg riflescartridges. The experiences and opinions of a professional ivory hunter with some thirty years of continuous living in the african bush who has used all of the various calibers and most of the suitable cartridges, and with them killed the many species of big game found on the continent of africa by taylor, john. The rar was the successor to the rhodesia native regiment rnr and inherited its battle honours. At about the same time the east african rifles ear was formed to support the civil powers of the new british east african protectorate. Americas african rifles every time you fire, a bad guy should bleed. The news item went on to state that it was also the first film under haywards new contract with allied artists with whom he would produce and star in. The ruger african is very similar in weight and configuration to my old husqvarna 9. It performed both military and internal security functions within the colonial territories, and served outside these territories during the world wars. R bros custom long range lightweight hunting rifles are the best, period.
The genre is rich in romance, tradition and history. He wrote about these in british hunting journals from the 1920s onward, but is most well known in his 1940s book, african rifles and cartridges. Below are some samples embroidered on a variety of apparel. The rhodesian african rifles association uk has made the decision to erect a. Rhodesian african rifles rar public group facebook. Check out safari rifles, excellent book and loaded with information on doubles and dg rifles.
Double rifles bolt action rifles single shot rifles sporting shotgunscollectible handguns campaign furniture africana booksza home i gallery i contact us i sitemap. I would highly recommend this book rifles for africa by gregor woods published by safari press in 2002. And he is fully qualified to do so, as he has used them all in his several decades. It is not a definitive history of these regiments, as this has. The kings african rifles kar was a multibattalion british colonial regiment raised from britains various possessions in east africa from 1902 until independence in the 1960s. Rhodesian african rifles government organization facebook. The east african rifles, a british unit created in 1895 that was later merged into the kar in 1902. The rars culture grew around the traditions of the british regimental system, after which the rar was. His knowledge on the subject of rifles for africa truly is vast. He is also the rifle and hunting editor of the man magnum magazine since 1988.
The rnr had fought in east africa and portuguese east africa from 1916 to 1918 during world war 1. Of a wide selection of rhodesian badges examined, only three have manufacturers marks on the back, these being. Rhodesian african rifles the rhodesian african rifles. Chibaya moyo, strike to the heart in chishona, is an anthology of stories and anecdotes from those who served with the masodja, the allvolunteer black soldiers of the rhodesian african rifles, a proud regiment that fought with distinction in two world wars, the malayan emergency and the rhodesian bush war. I bought rifles for africa prior to a 2004 safari to tanzania, and found in it a treasure trove of practical information. Originally formed as the rhodesia native regiment during world. Its not a biography but he tells some great stories about his life, not a safari journal but has some wonderful stories about hunts and. Gregor was born and bred in southern africa and has hunted in africa for close to 50 years. The rar fb page aims to perpetuate the history and memory of the regiment and all those who served in. The rhodesian african rifles rar was the oldest regiment in the rhodesian army, formed in may 1940 in the british colony of southern rhodesia. Rhodesian african rifles, 9786890988, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or. While initially rarely involved in the british operations in east africa, the continued resistance of the german schutztruppe forced the rapid expansion of. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. As a professional ivory hunter with some thirty years of continuous living in the african bush, john taylor used and tested all the various calibers of british, american and german rifles, and with them killed many species of big game found on the continent of africa.
This book of remembrance, however, has been specifically compiled as a lasting tribute to the men of the rhodesia native regiment rnr and its successor the rhodesian african rifles rar who, during the proud and honourable life of these units, made the ultimate sacrifice. The royal african society washington university in st. The rhodesian african rifles overcame profoundly divisive racial and tribal differences among its members because a transcendent regimental culture superseded the disparate cultures of its individual soldiers and officers. For the recoil to be survivable, such a gun had to weigh at. With louis hayward, veronica hurst, michael pate, angela greene. Ols shooting editor jim carmichel talks about his favorites for deer, elk, and elephants. The rhodesian african rifles army university press. It performed both military and internal security functions within the east african colonies as. Rhodesian african rifles home of the rar association. This book is an absolute must own for the african military history enthusiast. In my opinion, the perfect african rifle should have two interchangeable stocks, one a wooden one made from close grained english walnut for the aesthetic appeal and use in suitable conditions and the other, a synthetic stock, identical in specification, for use in the rain forests and other inhospitable conditions.
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