Description: The Battle of Kolwezi in Zaire in 1978 between FNLC (ex-Katanga Gendarmerie) and a Zaire Army, French and Belgian task force.
Brief description: Daniel Kowalczuk is a Polish analyst of post-colonial wars around the Globe, with special interests in Biafra, the Congo, Sub-Saharan Africa and Indochina since 1945. He has published dozens of related articles in the specialized press and is widely acknowledged for his often pioneering work. Furthermore, he has researched and authored studies of several other little-known conflicts, including the Coconut Revolution (Bougainville, 1980-1988), and the Noumea Hostage Crisis (New Caledonia, 1988), the commercial use of helicopters during the Biafran War, the 'Brown Water Navy' operated by France during the I Indochina War (1945-1954), and the history of the Katanga Air Force. Following 'Kolwezi, 1978', 'Air Wars over the Congo, Volume 1', is his second instalment for Helion's Africa@War series.
Review Quotes: A lavishly photo-illustrated and detailed account of the history of the FNLC (Front for the
National Liberation of the Congo: ex-Katanga Gendarmerie) in Angola and Zaire...In addition to the black-and-white and color photos, the book includes illustrations of the military equipment used in the operation, including fighter aircraft, and battlefield maps.-- "Perspectives on Terrorism"