Rhodesian Security Forces against Guerillas (1965–1979): Main Weapons and Equipment of the Sides

This article is devoted to the study of weapons and military equipment of both sides of the bush war (1965)(1966)(1967)(1968)(1969)(1970)(1971)(1972)(1973)(1974)(1975)(1976)(1977)(1978)(1979).In this first part of the work, the author examines small arms and military equipment of the Rhodesian Security Forces.Numerous photographs of that time and illustrations are used as research materials.The research methodology is represented by both general scientific and special historical research methods.The article is divided into 4 thematic sections ("Small arms and light weapon systems of the army and police", "Light vehicles of the army and police", "Armored military vehicles" and "Aviation of the Rhodesian Air Force"), in each of which small arms are analyzed, as well as military equipment.In conclusion, the author draws conclusions about the specific position of the Rhodesian Security Forces in the field of provision of weapons and equipment, as well as the further use of the experience of the Rhodesian war in the creation of MRAP-type vehicles.