I travelled thru Zambia & Rhodesia in 1972. Zambaia was in sad shape. the local food markets were basically empty. The Rhodesian Markets were bursting with foods for sale. Zambians crowded the supermarkets in Bulawayo; buying carloads of foodstuffs. It was pretty obvious how better off everyone was in Rhodesia. Not so in 2019.

@cdnsk12

4 жыл бұрын

@Patrick Kazan I weighed 148 lbs in 1972.

@KB4QAA

4 жыл бұрын

@Patrick Kazan Say that when you can't buy any food.

@KB4QAA

3 жыл бұрын

@Patrick Kazan Nobody was massacred in 1974 preventing (anyone) from buying food.

@nkosilathidube878

2 жыл бұрын

This was better than mugabe

@user-rc6td2tx2z

Жыл бұрын

How about sad Zimbabwe now? 21st century Africa. South Africa included. Sad.

There is no dishonour in a lost cause. The shame is with those who betrayed you. History has proved you right Mr Smith. You were never beaten but betrayed. A statue of Ian Smith must be erected right in the city centre with the inscription " I TOLD YOU SO".

@gerryhildur1345

4 жыл бұрын

@Ginza they didnt win the bush war. the rhodies just couldnt continue under the sanctions. and they did want blacks to rule, they just wanted educated blacks.

@gerryhildur1345

4 жыл бұрын

@Ginza without the sanctions they could've gotten guns and military supplies. The Africans were Targeting civilians so ofc they had to be in armed convoys. The. Fighting didn't get em the lack of supplies did.

@gerryhildur1345

4 жыл бұрын

@Ginza uhm what they had armour granted they didnt really have air support but they had numbers and military support from all the major commie nations. thet rhodesians had a little help from sa and israel and that was that. speaking of second hand did you see what they used in battle? willys jeeps with recoiless rifles the exact same stuff teh africans have. and yes helicopters work very well in the thick rhodesian bush. the rhodesians were cutoff from the world with no allies to aid them, the africans had the world behind them every step of the way. and still if measured in losses the africans lost. the attack civilians and the rhodsians tried to work it out to save civi lives.

@gerryhildur1345

4 жыл бұрын

@Ginza jeeps toyotas vehicle doesnt matter gun does books.google.no/books?id=fUiuCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA73&lpg=PA73&dq=zapu+recoilless+rifle&source=bl&ots=JK66lXHDME&sig=ACfU3U0taL8mI1LHzpWE_5FJBuYgh-mP4g&hl=no&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjd78PD8ZPqAhVHzqYKHfgqD3wQ6AEwF3oECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=zapu%20recoilless%20rifle&f=false

@gerryhildur1345

4 жыл бұрын

@Ginza trainees or soldier they are the same thing combatants, operation eland no air support, you can cherry pick all you want does not change the fact of the matter. they did not have unlimited aircraft, they had a few in the start of the war but eventually they were unusable due to oil shortages, and their helis had what 2 useless machine guns.

Rhodesian guy here...great times back then..91 st intake A Company Lywellen Barracks and Then Kariba Dam Wall..Zambezi River..Cheers all..

@xo4120

3 жыл бұрын

You was born in Rodesia?

@Ystadcop

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I knew you. I came to Rhodesia to join the army. I was posted to Llewellyn Barracks to get my kit. Then Gwelo for officer training.

It was such a beautiful country

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

@@datacitystudio13I think you are in hellnow

@datacitystudio13

4 жыл бұрын

@@manoliepapadakis4574 better than before where they made us work in rains like slaves

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

@@datacitystudio13 where do you get your information from

@datacitystudio13

4 жыл бұрын

@@manoliepapadakis4574 from the one who was there

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

What years are you talking about and what town

Make Zimbabwe Rhodesia again.

@traceymandloe1194

5 жыл бұрын

I would prefer it

@brianmuvuti2505

4 жыл бұрын

Try if you want your balls castrated.

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianmuvuti2505 were are yours

@brianmuvuti2505

4 жыл бұрын

@@manoliepapadakis4574 last time I checked, they are around and still made from titanium

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't talking about the ones on your ears

I hope the British are very proud of the country as is nowdays.

@iansmith4636

3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, just look at Britain now 2020! Gonna be just like Zim shortly.

@jimmycricket5366

3 жыл бұрын

The ordinary British citizen is not to be blamed.. however nasty elements and agents within and connected to the British establishment like the awful Carrington worked increasingly closely with Mugabe after UDI in 1965. Kissinger was also to blame as he wore two hats and spoke with a forked tongue. What is nice and somewhat satisfying is that those that warned against the foolish approach taken by the British have been vindicated, with the proof having been on full display to the whole world for four decades.

@elizabethshannon24

2 жыл бұрын

Lin Vans I don't understand this statement. What are you trying to say?

@elizabethshannon24

2 жыл бұрын

@@iansmith4636 Absolute rubbish. What do you base this inane statement on.

@zim_christ_lion

2 жыл бұрын

Do not blame the British people and public about what happened. It was the selfish elite/cabal/deepstate governments of the West who are responsible for the fall of this country not the people. The Brits largely supported us despite what their govt said. I am a white Zimbabwean and I can say we still hold a great affinty, friendship and kinship with our British breathren and kin. I still consider myself a Briton even though Africa will always be my home and Zimbabwe is my beloved country. A citizen of both nations. The only people we were angry at was the Govt. Now we most move forward in forgiveness and let go. Focus on creating a new Zimbabwe built on Love, Compassion, Kindness, Forgiveness, Unity, Respect and care for for all living beings and the environment, Tolerance and harmony. Focus on that. Make it happen. Together united.

British Betrayal - Brexit- Time to reap what you sowed.

@larryburne3068

3 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth. Although the EU is a fucking 3 ring flop of a circus itself so I think in the long run, it will be better for the Brits to leave.

@SymphonyBrahms

Жыл бұрын

@@larryburne3068 Brexit is destroying Britain's economy.

The paradise in Africa.

As a Rhodesian, I say do not blame the British people for what their govt did. You would have to be very foolish if you did. It was the elites / cabal / deepstate govts of the West and people like US secretary Henry Kissinger who are responsible, not the people. We Rhodesians have always held a great affinity, love of, friendship and respect of our British breathen and kin. It was only the govt we were angry at. I consider myself a Briton and am fiercely proud of it even though I was born here in my beloved country of Zimbabwe. Africa will always be my home but I am a citizen of both countries.

@ayodejiolowokere1076

2 жыл бұрын

What else could Britain have done?

@earthlionearthlion6539

2 жыл бұрын

Sanctions helped terrorists who were being armed by chinese and soviets AM i missing something ?

@Priapus212

Жыл бұрын

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 they could have not allowed communists to destroy the greatest nation in Africa.

@ayodejiolowokere1076

Жыл бұрын

@@Priapus212 you're trolling, aren't you?

@Flashheartwoof

Жыл бұрын

God bless Rhodesia

Terrible shame the way the country is today. Smith was a man of sense and cared about the country.

@oudneynaluube605

Жыл бұрын

An idiot

If it's any consolation to Rhodesians of all colours - the people behind what happened to your lovely country, are now the same ones doing similar damage to both the US and the UK.

@jimmycricket5366

3 жыл бұрын

That is true, unfortunately. I'm not sure it's much of a consolation though. There is no rational reason for it. Amazingly, in spite of improving technology, living standards in the West will start to decline. It is guaranteed. So why? I'm afraid the only logical answer is that those in power over many of the world's systems of governance are implementing destructive agendas and are downright evil. What other explanation? I don't buy the "incompetence" or "ignorant" argument to explain their destructive policies, I'm sorry.

@richardking6066

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycricket5366 Marxists and people of their ilk don't seem to rely too much on rationality. Similar to religeous fanatics, they believe theirs is the only way. Only when capitalism and western civilization are destroyed will they achieve the 'second coming' and the world will become a new paradise.... The fact that all their previous efforts have always resulted in mass misery and death are just unfortunate failures along the way - Next time they will get it right!!

@jimmycricket5366

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardking6066 well put. Sadly your last sentence should be followed by the word 'sarcasm' in parentheses, otherwise some will take you literally.

@ramsey633

2 жыл бұрын

you mean giving the blacks the upper hand

@RichardKingADI

2 жыл бұрын

@@ramsey633 The murderous, Marxist followers of Mugabe, more like. ..

A paradise turned into a hell-hole courtesy of the Brits. I recently had a meal with some English colleagues and they became quite irate when I said Rhodesia was destroyed by the Brits and when I explained my reasoning they became quiet but did not offer an apology for what had happened. This is the stiff-necked attitude which will be their undoing one day.

@Endremael

4 жыл бұрын

Brits never did anything wrong, you should know that by now. Joking. cheers.

@kurtsaxby1479

4 жыл бұрын

Endremael the Brit’s in all honesty didn’t care about any of them. Their main goal was to achieve majority rule more or less so they could wipe their hands clean on the situation and leave them to their own demise. Whether they prospered or not, they didn’t care. Wasn’t their issue in the eyes of the international community anymore.

@Toncor12

4 жыл бұрын

@@kurtsaxby1479 - if the Brits didn't care the would have just accepted Muzorewa as Prime Minister hen he won the elections set up by Smith. No, the Brits knew EXACTLY what they were doing. Big business knew it's easier to get minerals out cheaper from a dictatorship than an established government. The British are masters at out-cunning the opposition, mainly through lies and deceit and back-stabbing. I sometimes squirm that I have Brit blood in me.

@Endremael

4 жыл бұрын

@@kurtsaxby1479 i know. It was a joke. I've been analyzing the "cold war" recently and it was all a huge trick on the planet

@judok1426

4 жыл бұрын

@@kurtsaxby1479 They embargoed the sale of Rhodesian biggest export.... You could read more into it.

The only way to move forward is through reconciliation and forgiveness. Take action and Focus on creating a new and better Zimbabwe built on Love, Compassion, Kindness, Unity, Forgiveness, Tolerance, Respect and Care of all living beings and the environment. That is the only way forward.

@earthlionearthlion6539

2 жыл бұрын

you are very naïve once terrorists (phony liberators ) take over you are at their mercy many paid ultimate price thanks to people like you

@gerhardbenade5869

Жыл бұрын

What about hard work and discipline?

Wonder how the world feels now........BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS!!!!!!! despicable

@jimmycricket5366

3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!

@earthlionearthlion6539

2 жыл бұрын

problem is they breed faster than rabbit

Zim is a right mess now.

Addictive!

Better times lost

What a pitiful place.

Cany wait to see a Muslim Government in England

@uncleruckus2974

4 жыл бұрын

SHARIA FOR BRITAIN

@aegiseurobeat4559

4 жыл бұрын

@Yusuf patel Fuck ISIS!

@jimmycricket5366

3 жыл бұрын

It's already there in London.

No Mugabe at this meeting.

I´m not saying that the rhodesians were right all allong, but, I mean, when apartheid South Africa and black communist guerrillas get together against you...

Their presidential vehicles look wierd even if they where to be driven by a common man today

Pamwe Chete.

History's

Very sad a wonderful country. Now a "basket case " Ian Smith was a good and great man with integrity.

@ayodejiolowokere1076

8 ай бұрын

Smith was a segregationist and liar.

Dear folks of RHODESIA (and yes that is it's proper name!): On behalf of the People of the United States, and myself as a child of Exiles, I wish to apologize to all of you that we only knew of what was going on from what we saw on TV, and whatever the Liberal-Bias in the Media had to say. Ours' was a really great country. One has only to look at the Cholera Outbreaks in SALISBURY (Harare), and the Monentary problems to see just how laughable Booba' Moogha-Boogha' has done as it's leader. Thankfully now, people are seeing what mistakes we've made, what's been lost, and who's to blame. This coupled to our own problems, and glimpsing through lies in our own country as posed by both the media and the former occupier of the White House (referring to Barry Soetoro), is garnering support for all of you. I think, finally, at long last, the help and recognition, you so desperately needed then is finally on it's way! Bless you all, A concerned American. :D

@Toncor12

5 жыл бұрын

Dreaded88 - thank you Sir, you have guts to say that!!

@Dreaded88

3 жыл бұрын

@Katherine Sparkes : "Barack Obama"'s real name is: *BARRY SOETORO!*

@SymphonyBrahms

Жыл бұрын

@@Dreaded88 That is totally false. A Google search shows that this false claim has been circulating for years. Snopes reported in 2012 that the ID card with the number shown in the image belonged to a student named Thomas Lugert.. The photo of the original ID appears on a blog that Lugert wrote about his experience at Columbia University. The word "student" in Lugert’s ID has been altered to "foreign student" in the claim. ​ ID cards like the one shown in the claim weren’t introduced by Columbia until 1996. Obama graduated with the class of 1983. The photograph of Obama used in the claim is from a book about his life. It can be seen on the cover of "Barack Obama: The Story" by David Maraniss . Soetoro was the last name of Obama’s Indonesian stepfather Lolo. It may have been used in the claim to make him sound more foreign. Obama served two terms as U.S. president, from 2009 to 2017. In 2011, he took the rare step of publishing his long-form birth certificate to prove that he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and rebut conspiracy theories - backed at the time by Donald Trump, among others - that he was not born in America and therefore ineligible under the constitution to be president. Trump abandoned the ‘birther’ claim in 2016 after promoting it for five years.

@nickbellamy2859

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honesty, sadly too little too late. It remains to be seen if it is too late for the USA, and by default the rest of "free," democratic world.

Whites in Africa should of seen the handwriting on the wall in the late 1970's and carved out a majority white country. Even if it meant losing the vast amount of land they controlled.

@tg-us3hw

2 жыл бұрын

carved it out where? as if we would allow such nonsense

@chrisv.noire.6388

2 жыл бұрын

In Africa?? You got jokes China.

@earthlionearthlion6539

2 жыл бұрын

if this rainbow idiocracy will continue white population will eventually be limited to few Bantustans around the world but those traitors in "our " governments only care about having full pockets and sex slaves as young as possible . Epstein's rich clients are still unpunished

@SymphonyBrahms

Жыл бұрын

A lot of them moved to Australia.

It meant war. Zanla Zi pra had to get it on.

“Regime”

south africa betrayed Rhodesia

Kaunda and Zambia

Oh dear! This is NOT history! You don't get anything right. From the BRITISH South Africa Company to ZAMBIA! OH DEAR - So terribly sad. If you're going to make videos - do your homework!

“Illegal independence”

Rhodesians like to think it was an amazing country it was in fact just basic

There's nothing stopping a Rhodesian going back to live in Zimbabwe. You'll have to mix with the blacks, though.

@mich722

5 жыл бұрын

And live in a collapsed, failed state with a destroyed economy, food shortages and high levels of crime and violence.

@judok1426

3 жыл бұрын

@@mich722 There is an old saying. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." Funny that the world supports a "Black Africa"... How about a "White Europe"?

@brianandtarryn

3 жыл бұрын

All races were better off in Rhodesia than Zimbabwe. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKigyqqLepWYacY.html

British shud never have been in Zimbabwe in the first place. It should never ever have been called Rhodesia.

@mikesierra8593

3 жыл бұрын

Comment contributors adamently referring to white supremacy, oppression, slavery and colonial era slavery in general, as Europes contribution to Africa's failures should take a long, hard look at the African role therein. Placing blame squarely on European domination for historical and current failures in Africa while failing to take cognizance of African indulgence and participation in the slave trade and the creation of its byproduct namely African underdevelopment, lies at the heart of a culture of consistent responsibility evasion. Slavery made Africa susceptible to colonialism and predates European expiditions into the Atlantic world, and was certainly not a practise of European origin, in fact muslims from the ‘Barbary states’ (North African countries such as Algiers and Tunisia) frequently raided coastal villages and towns, especially in southern Britain, to enslave people. In Europe ordinary people even in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries were not free by our definitions of freedom and most were not able to vote or had many rights. In Africa, Africans enslaved each other, often by kidnapping as trading commodity in exchange for trading goods from Europe and America. Europeans were not capable of venturing inland to capture the millions of people who were transported from Africa. In the areas where slavery was not practised, such as among the Xhosa people of southern Africa, European slave traders were unable to buy slaves. On the African side, the slave trade was the business of African rulers and powerful African merchants, concerned with their own interests, rather than those of the continent. There was no concept of being African. Identity and loyalty was based on kinship or membership of a specific kingdom or tribal society, rather than to the African continent. Rich and powerful Africans were able to demand a variety of consumer articles for captives, acquired through warfare or by other means, with massive disruption to African societies. Africans were literally sold out by their own to the highest bidder. Some societies preyed on others to obtain captives in exchange for European firearms, to protect themselves, from being attacked and captured by their rivals and enemies who did possess such weapons. It is high time Africans acknowledge their own role, participation and historical pre-colonial poor governance as contributory factors in creating the current state of affairs and stop blaming only their trading partners in the slave trade.

@mikesierra8593

3 жыл бұрын

@Tinashe Mandizvidza A revelation is the process by which the slaves were acquired. Research by Dr Akosua Perbi of the University of Ghana (A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana from the 15th to the 19th Century) has shown a substantial African involvement in the trade. Typically, after an inter-tribal war, the prisoners taken by the winning side were sold to the castles. Then there were traders arriving at the Gold Coast from the north with slaves. Individuals also kidnapped people to sell them into slavery. Dr Perbi's research has revealed that some African traders supplied as many as 5,000 slaves per year to European merchants. Sounds like willing participation to me.

@mikesierra8593

3 жыл бұрын

@Tinashe Mandizvidza “There is a willful amnesia about the roles that we played in the slave trade,” said Nat Amarteifio, a historian who’s also a former mayor of Accra, Ghana's capital. “The chiefs and peoples decided, ‘All right, we will not talk about it,’” he said. “They created a mythology that we were innocent bystanders whose land was raped by Europeans.”

@mikesierra8593

3 жыл бұрын

@Tinashe Mandizvidza Hell you are a corrupt lot! Who paid , why and where's your proof? No wonder nobody believe your "history" .

@mikesierra8593

3 жыл бұрын

@Tinashe Mandizvidza I have no further interest in your bullshit mythology. No wonder you are treated like shit.

A bunch of salty ex white Rhodies here hahaha

@manoliepapadakis4574

4 жыл бұрын

A bunch of black pepper Zimbabweans

@earthlionearthlion6539

2 жыл бұрын

those salties brought wheel to Rhodesia after thousands of years of tribal wars and zero

@cdechirume2979

11 ай бұрын

​​@@earthlionearthlion6539 but they are the ones crying. We Zimbabwe pple are proud to have kicked the knees less whites out

Long live Zimbabwe

@mich722

5 жыл бұрын

It's in ruins, completely destroyed.

@datacitystudio13

4 жыл бұрын

Long live Zimbabwe say it again and Again God given land....

@datacitystudio13

4 жыл бұрын

@Don Olypopper because of sunctions.... Why they dont want to remove it