Wartime Propaganda

December 2, 1986

Economic War (ca 1986)

The Front-Line States are those that border South Africa. They are Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Angola. They are so named because they are on the front lines of the battle against apartheid.

The Chimurenga War·Today In History

Mugabe’s Gamble (ca. 1981)

Julian Manyon and the team from Thames Television's 'TV Eye' travel to Zimbabwe to Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe,and some of his key revolutionary allies.

How free, how fair? (ca. 1980)

With elections looming in Southern Rhodesia, a small monitoring force work to

Lifting the Trade Ban on Rhodesia (1979)

Both guests want, "a democratic government which would not be racist in

Goodbye Rhodesia (ca. 1979)

January 11, 1979

Today In History

1 min read

Goodbye Rhodesia is a Thames Television documentary that captures the dying days of the Republic of Rhodesia in Southern Africa.

The Rhodesian Dilemma (ca. 1978)

July 21, 1978

Today In History

1 min read

An episode of Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr. featuring Rhodesian leader Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa (ca. 1978)

A Settlement Under Fire (ca. 1978)

June 5, 1978

The Chimurenga War·Today In History

1 min read

An interim government comprised of Ian Smith and three moderate black leaders quite literally comes under fire from ZANU and ZAPU guerillas.

Is There a Solution for Rhodesia?

March 9, 1977

Today In History

1 min read

"But my dear Joan, the moment Kissinger had made his speech, the Foreign Office came out, with the full authority of the Foreign Secretary, with a very strong statement fully endorsing what had been ..."

Roving Report: Waiting For A Settlement (ca. 1977)

January 21, 1977

Today In History

1 min read

Storyline With the Geneva talks to thrash out a settlement for the Rhodesian issue of majority rule adjourned without any sign of progress, Britain’s chairman, Ivor Richard, has been shuttling around southern Africa to find common ground among the main

Post-Geneva Report Rhodesia (ca. 1977)

January 7, 1977

Today In History

1 min read

With his neighbouring countries newly-independet black governments piling on the pressure by supporting the guerrilla movements, Ian Smith realises the time had come to settle the issue of black majority rule before time ran out for the Rhodesian whites.

Roving Report: War Or Diplomacy? (ca. 1976)

November 26, 1976

Today In History

1 min read

Synopsis The Rhodesian issue is now precariously balanced, with the Geneva Conference deadlocked and African guerrilla forces stepping up the war on Rhodesia’s borders. This report examines both aspects, describes the life and views of a white farmer on the

The Rhodesian Crisis (ca. 1976)

September 23, 1976

The Chimurenga War·The Wall Of ZWE

1 min read

In an exclusive interview with Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere on the explosive situation in neighbouring Rhodesia, diplomat Henry Kissinger told him while they were both recently in South Africa.

Who is Ian Smith? (ca. 1976)

May 11, 1976

History·The Chimurenga War

1 min read

Ever since his unilateral declaration of independence, Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith has tried to maintain the preservation of white supremacy and the denial of African majority rule. ITN's Roving Report looks back on the career of a tough, uncompromising Ian Smith

Ten Years After U.D.I. (ca. 1975)

November 11, 1975

Today In History

1 min read

ITN's Roving Report visits Rhodesia a decade after U.D.I. with Ian Smith still fighting for the preservation of white supremacy and the denial of African majority rule.

Anatomy of Terror (ca. 1974)

January 1, 1974

The Chimurenga War·Today In History

1 min read

During the Chimurenga War, informational and political warfare was mounted by all involved. Anatomy of Terror, published by the Rhodesian Ministry of Information and distributed in Washington D.C., is one such example.

Smith vs The Guerillas (ca. 1973)

October 2, 1973

History

1 min read

For the past six months guerrillas, operating from bases in Zambia and Mozambique have been carrying out raids on white farms in Rhodesia's border area. ITN's Roving Report captures the aftermath.

Herbert Chitepo at the National Press Club (ca. 1973)

July 17, 1973

Editor's Picks·The Chimurenga War·Today In History

4 mins read

Herbert Chitepo addresses the National Press Club of Australia on July 17, 1973.

The Unilateral Declaration Of Independence (ca. 1965)

November 11, 1965

The Chimurenga War·Today In History

1 min read

On November 11, 1965, Rhodesia proclaimed itself an independent sovereign state when Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, siged the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (U.D.I.).

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