FoolaniBandit:
A useful work on counter insurgency and guerrilla warfare

Do you by any means have the pdf file of these books or if possible the link to the video??

Odunayaw:
Sometimes in the nearest future I'd save up and get myself a treat of most books on guerrilla warfare especially from South Africa.


Reading The Killing Zone made my brain ejaculate

Is the book about the Vietnam War?

Link to black hawk down by Mark Bowden

https://www.pdfdrive.com/black-hawk-down-a-story-of-modern-war-e185906358.html

Link to who dares wins

https://www.pdfdrive.com/who-dares-wins-the-sas-and-the-iranian-embassy-siege-1980-osprey-raid-e185740437.html



Search for the others on the website. You might not get the exact books but you will see several other military and security books.
And when you find any, please post the links here.

Whyem15:

Is the book about the Vietnam War?

No. SA Border war

rka1:



An American Chinook was shot down by RPG with SF on board some years back in Afghanistan during an attempted rescue and killed all on board.

If you have seen the movie Lone Survivor, if the way the Chinook was shot down in the movie is the way it was really shot down, no helicopter can survive it

iboboyswag:


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Today there are more positive differences. We may not be where we are supposed to be (in fact we are quite far off) but one sure thing is that we have made loads of progress and if we only would continue and up the momentum, we can claim some measure of progress.

Which kin "loads" of different have the present administration made? Yes, they are proactive in rescuing the students, but the things that were happening during the GEJ administration are they still happening now or not?

joshingjosh:


Do you by any means have the pdf file of these books or if possible the link to the video??

I am sorry, I only have the hard copies

SamuelAnyawu:

Can I see all these books in a regular bookstore?

Yes You should

Here is something on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda. The book was authored by the Commander of UNAMIR. It examines the historical, political, diplomatic and military dynamics of the Rwanda genocide, and the catastrophic outing of UNAMIR in that unfortunate country

A work on the United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia authored by the Commander. It gives a brief account of the violent break up of Yugoslavia, and a detailed examination of the flaws of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia

Pictures of chinese made 300 mm A-100 heavy multiple rocket launchers of the Tanzanian �� military.

Recent photos of the Russian PMCs conducting patrols north of the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
They've turned Africa into a war Zone !

Kidnappings: Nigerian Army has failed Borno residents – Zulum

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has blamed the recent spike of abductions along the roads leading to his state on the Nigeria military, even as he stressed that the people are being killed because the army has failed to do their assigned jobs.

Mr Zulum was reacting to last weekend’s abduction of 35 travellers and many other such incidences that have become a daily occurrence on Maiduguri-Damaturu road, the only safe route that leads to Borno State.

The governor, on Monday, visited the location where the 35 travellers were abducted to inspect the level of destruction perpetrated by the Boko Haram.

The governor spoke to journalists at the scene of the attack, expressing shock and annoyance on how such magnitude of attack was being perpetrated under the watch of the soldiers and police special squads deployed to protect the highway.

“It is sad and mind-boggling how innocent commuters are being kidnapped and killed on this Maiduguri – Kano road, especially the road linking Maiduguri and Damaturu. It is also very annoying to note that these atrocities are being committed between Jakana and Auno, a distance of only 20 kilometres.”

“Surprisingly we have a Brigade Commander with his team in Jakana; we also have a commanding officer with his battalion in Auno; both teams cover a distance of only 20 kilometres, and they have failed to protect the commuters.

“The Nigeria Army has failed us; they have failed in discharging their role of protecting the commuters.

“This morning while travelling from Maiduguri to Jakana up to Auno, I did not see or sight any single soldier. Even the police-led Rapid Response Squad (RRS) that we established and equipped and enabled to patrol this highway were nowhere to be found on the highway. Instead, they are busy harassing and collecting money from innocent travellers, both police and soldiers.”

“This is embarrassing. Just look at the number of vehicles that have been burnt here, yet we have our soldiers there watching and collecting money from commuters.

“The irony of the whole thing is that no one dares to speak the truth; if you do, they would soon be out to condemn you.

“If the army cannot protect people travelling within a distance of only 20 kilometres, then I cannot foresee the capacity of the army ending this insurgency any time soon.”

The governor said that despite the setbacks he would be convening an emergency security meeting as soon as he returned to the state capital.

The distance between Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, and Maiduguri, is about 135 kilometres but the hotspot location for attacks and abduction is a 20km stretch on the road. Which means, coming from Damaturu, travellers are no longer safe from kilometre 91 up to 115th kilometre; and coming from Damaturu the road becomes dangerous from 25th kilometre up the 45th kilometre.

In between this stretch, there are identifiable cattle routes that the insurgents use. Also, at both ends of the danger zones, there is a military deployment.

Travellers who must use these routes are only safe to do so between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The insurgents usually take charge of the highway from around 2 p.m. till late in the evening. Most of the victims of the attack are late travellers, especially those coming to Maiduguri from long distances; or those who set out on journeys very early in the morning.

Mr Zulum, since he assumed office last year, has been very vocal in his criticism of security agencies anytime he feels they are not performing.

The Borno governor, who sometimes ignores security advice to visit troubled parts of Borno State, once accused soldiers of deliberately attacking his convoy to prevent him from reaching a troubled fishing community in the state.

The army, however, said the attack was carried out by Boko Haram, the terror group that has been carrying out attacks in North-east Nigeria since 2009.

The Boko Haram insurgency has caused over 40,000 deaths and displaced millions of others, mainly in North-east Nigeria.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/432452-kidnappings-nigerian-army-has-failed-borno-residents-zulum.html

This governor nah one kin confuse man

bidexiii:
Recent photos of the Russian PMCs conducting patrols north of the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
They've turned Africa into a war Zone !

Blame the leaders of those countries that invited them to fight insurgency for them while they lazy around collecting grants and aids

Even though our own government is clueless, I'll still commend them for not involving external forces or Mercenaries. No matter the promises they may make, it doesn't usually end well for the hosts, and they usually don't always want to leave in a hurry. They end up turning you country to military testing sites for their new weapons and training grounds for their latest military units and even steal your resources as well all in the name of fighting insurgency for you. The fact that Nigeria hasn't asked for help from the west and allowing them to set up shop like they do in other countries like Mali, CAR, Somalia etc is what is probably pissing of the USA and they always frustrate our efforts in getting weapons before Trump came into power.

I'm not a fan of Buhari but cancelling the contracts of those mercenaries when he came him in 2015 was one decision I'll always applaud him for, no matter how it might look politically.

BabaOwen:
If you have seen the movie Lone Survivor, if the way the Chinook was shot down in the movie is the way it was really shot down, no helicopter can survive it

Yeah! It was RPG through the rear ramp as they were coming in to disembark. It was called a lucky shot. Helicopters' main and tail rotors are very susceptible to RPG rounds as well and even concentrated firepower on any point on the aircraft.

BabaOwen:
Which kin "loads" of different have the present administration made? Yes, they are proactive in rescuing the students, but the things that were happening during the GEJ administration are they still happening now or not?

Baba, in just few pages behind, some people have answered this question. The insurgency is still with us but the morale of the terrorists is at it's lowest owing to the combined efforts of the Nigerian Armed forces.

Troop morale may not be the best yet but it is far better than the Jonathan era.

FoolaniBandit:
An academic material on the gulf war

Where can you suggest I find some of these hardback books.

I have read a couple of them on soft copy but nothing beats the hardback.

iboboyswag:


Baba, in just few pages behind, some people have answered this question. The insurgency is still with us but the morale of the terrorists is at it's lowest owing to the combined efforts of the Nigerian Armed forces.

Troop morale may not be the best yet but it is far better than the Jonathan era.

Lol... What do you mean by the morale of the terrorists is low? Do you have an insider for you to know this?

The way things dey go for this country now, it might become a failed state.

A country the NA will summon the president for him to come and explain why security is falling apart in almost every part of the country, the president didn't go or even come out to tell us why he cant appear before the house members.

Benin city and Edo state is turning something else in terms of security. Herdsmen are causing havoc in the middle belt and south west, ESN in in the south east etc

BabaOwen:
Kidnappings: Nigerian Army has failed Borno residents – Zulum

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has blamed the recent spike of abductions along the roads leading to his state on the Nigeria military, even as he stressed that the people are being killed because the army has failed to do their assigned jobs.

Mr Zulum was reacting to last weekend’s abduction of 35 travellers and many other such incidences that have become a daily occurrence on Maiduguri-Damaturu road, the only safe route that leads to Borno State.

The governor, on Monday, visited the location where the 35 travellers were abducted to inspect the level of destruction perpetrated by the Boko Haram.

The governor spoke to journalists at the scene of the attack, expressing shock and annoyance on how such magnitude of attack was being perpetrated under the watch of the soldiers and police special squads deployed to protect the highway.

“It is sad and mind-boggling how innocent commuters are being kidnapped and killed on this Maiduguri – Kano road, especially the road linking Maiduguri and Damaturu. It is also very annoying to note that these atrocities are being committed between Jakana and Auno, a distance of only 20 kilometres.”

“Surprisingly we have a Brigade Commander with his team in Jakana; we also have a commanding officer with his battalion in Auno; both teams cover a distance of only 20 kilometres, and they have failed to protect the commuters.

“The Nigeria Army has failed us; they have failed in discharging their role of protecting the commuters.

“This morning while travelling from Maiduguri to Jakana up to Auno, I did not see or sight any single soldier. Even the police-led Rapid Response Squad (RRS) that we established and equipped and enabled to patrol this highway were nowhere to be found on the highway. Instead, they are busy harassing and collecting money from innocent travellers, both police and soldiers.”

“This is embarrassing. Just look at the number of vehicles that have been burnt here, yet we have our soldiers there watching and collecting money from commuters.

“The irony of the whole thing is that no one dares to speak the truth; if you do, they would soon be out to condemn you.

“If the army cannot protect people travelling within a distance of only 20 kilometres, then I cannot foresee the capacity of the army ending this insurgency any time soon.”

The governor said that despite the setbacks he would be convening an emergency security meeting as soon as he returned to the state capital.

The distance between Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, and Maiduguri, is about 135 kilometres but the hotspot location for attacks and abduction is a 20km stretch on the road. Which means, coming from Damaturu, travellers are no longer safe from kilometre 91 up to 115th kilometre; and coming from Damaturu the road becomes dangerous from 25th kilometre up the 45th kilometre.

In between this stretch, there are identifiable cattle routes that the insurgents use. Also, at both ends of the danger zones, there is a military deployment.

Travellers who must use these routes are only safe to do so between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The insurgents usually take charge of the highway from around 2 p.m. till late in the evening. Most of the victims of the attack are late travellers, especially those coming to Maiduguri from long distances; or those who set out on journeys very early in the morning.

Mr Zulum, since he assumed office last year, has been very vocal in his criticism of security agencies anytime he feels they are not performing.

The Borno governor, who sometimes ignores security advice to visit troubled parts of Borno State, once accused soldiers of deliberately attacking his convoy to prevent him from reaching a troubled fishing community in the state.

The army, however, said the attack was carried out by Boko Haram, the terror group that has been carrying out attacks in North-east Nigeria since 2009.

The Boko Haram insurgency has caused over 40,000 deaths and displaced millions of others, mainly in North-east Nigeria.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/432452-kidnappings-nigerian-army-has-failed-borno-residents-zulum.html

This governor nah one kin confuse man

One of the latest actors in town. I remember when people on here advised that this guy is just another clout chaser, unwilling and unable to tell the real truth to the face of the person that truly matters; I was like nahhh, no way. Zulum fooled everyone, he is a relatively new actor in the game, hence, as reasonable human beings, he was given the benefit of doubt. But its obvious, with every consecutive word that comes out of his mouth, he physically twists and discombobulates himself into a native styled gele and wrapper, that one wonders, how does this even make any sense. how does one begin to unbundle this stack of nonsense.
Says one thing today, only to walk it back the next day, all without tackling the real issue, all without blaming BuBu.

BabaOwen:
Lol... What do you mean by the morale of the terrorists is low? Do you have an insider for you to know this?

hahahahahahahahaha nice one
This is a serious question though.
But, word to the wise: Do not underestimate the enemy.

Respect to Nigeria's gallant troops.
The labor of our heroes past, shall never be in vain.

timay:


Blame the leaders of those countries that invited them to fight insurgency for them while they lazy around collecting grants and aids

Even though our own government is clueless, I'll still commend them for not involving external forces or Mercenaries. No matter the promises they may make, it doesn't usually end well for the hosts, and they usually don't always want to leave in a hurry. They end up turning you country to military testing sites for their new weapons and training grounds for their latest military units and even steal your resources as well all in the name of fighting insurgency for you. The fact that Nigeria hasn't asked for help from the west and allowing them to set up shop like they do in other countries like Mali, CAR, Somalia etc is what is probably pissing of the USA and they always frustrate our efforts in getting weapons before Trump came into power.

I'm not a fan of Buhari but cancelling the contracts of those mercenaries when he came him in 2015 was one decision I'll always applaud him for, no matter how it might look politically.

Well said mate

FoolaniBandit:
Some materials for Masters thesis

In preparation for my long essay formy first degree, i was looking at writing on Procedures of punishment in the Armed Forces in Nigeria can you refer to books or articles you think might be helpful?

PS: make una help me.

iboboyswag:


Where can you suggest I find some of these hardback books.

I have read a couple of them on soft copy but nothing beats the hardback.

It depends on where you are.
If you are in Nigeria, you can check University Bookshops or any of the regular Bookshops we have around. Road Side/Under Bridge Book sellers also have some of these books(second hand copies) you might be fortunate to get them at a very cheap price. If you have the means, Amazon is also a good option.

remi1444:
In preparation for my long essay formy first degree, i was looking at writing on Procedures of punishment in the Armed Forces in Nigeria can you refer to books or articles you think might be helpful?

PS: make una help me.

Go to your school Library or any National Library we have around. If you are in Lagos, visit the GTbank furnished National Library at Herbert Macaulay Road, Yaba. They have a section for materials on Nigerian politics and military.

I have some vintage Newsmagazines and Papers. Here is an edition of African Concord, dated February 1987.

The leading story is about Equatorial Guinea's hostile posturing against Nigeria. It was published that Equatorial Guinean soldiers shot and killed Ninety Five Nigerians and deported Thirty two thousand Nigerian immigrant. Apartheid South Africa also established military bases in Malabo for a potential incursion into Nigeria.

Ibrahim Babangida, the former Head of State of Nigeria, would later initiate a rapprochement with that country, and a detente was subsequently reached.

Today, with our parlous defence architecture, frightening state of insecurity, and faltering political leadership, can Nigeria withstand any external aggression? I reckon that we are fortunate to have relatively weak neighbours. If ambitious and bellicose countries like Gaddafi's era Libya, Sudan, Egypt etc are the ones that share border with us, we will be licking our wounds all over by now.

bidexiii:
Recent photos of the Russian PMCs conducting patrols north of the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
They've turned Africa into a war Zone !

Who is they? Has CAR known peace before?

UltimateDreamer:


But its obvious, with every consecutive word that comes out of his mouth, he physically twists and discombobulates himself into a native styled gele and wrapper,

This burst my ribs

FoolaniBandit:
I reckon that we are fortunate to have relatively weak neighbours. If ambitious and bellicose countries like Gaddafi's era Libya, Sudan, Egypt etc are the ones that share border with us, we will be licking our wounds all over by now.

Rather, we are unfortunate. One of the contributors to our weak defence posture is because we don't have such ambitious neighbors. Local champion syndrome if you must name it

I remember a senator asking "What of the jets in makurdi [the mig-21]" when NAF initially started the push of the JF17

Odunayaw:
Rather, we are unfortunate. One of the contributors to our weak defence posture is because we don't have such ambitious neighbors. Local champion syndrome if you must name it

I remember a senator asking "What of the jets in makurdi [the mig-21]" when NAF initially started the push of the JF17

"Local champion syndrome", I am going to steal this, lol.

FoolaniBandit:
I have some vintage Newsmagazines and Papers. Here is an edition of African Concord, dated February 1987.

The leading story is about Equatorial Guinea's hostile posturing against Nigeria. It was published that Equatorial Guinean soldiers shot and killed Ninety Five Nigerians and deported Thirty two thousand Nigerian immigrant. Apartheid South Africa also established military bases in Malabo for a potential incursion into Nigeria.

Ibrahim Babangida, the former Head of State of Nigeria, would later initiate a rapprochement with that country, and a detente was subsequently reached.

Today, with our parlous defence architecture, frightening state of insecurity, and faltering political leadership, can Nigeria withstand any external aggression? I reckon that we are fortunate to have relatively weak neighbours. If ambitious and bellicose countries like Gaddafi's era Libya, Sudan, Egypt etc are the ones that share border with us, we will be licking our wounds all over by now.

Lack of political will to end the Bokoharam insurgency should never be mistaken for weakness and lack of capability.

Bama: For being undefeated, Zulum offers Xmas largesse to soldiers of 151 battalion

... Directs construction of 200 homes in Gurusoye

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday, visited headquarters of 151 battalion at Banki junction in Bama, and he announced a Christmas package for each of the over 700 soldiers and their officers, for being undefeated by Boko Haram.

Zulum on arrival, entered a closed door meeting with commander of the 21 special armored brigade, Brigadier General Waheed Shaibu and commanding officer of the 151 battalion, Major A.A Umar, after which the Governor addressed troops.

“On the basis of fairness, I treat everyone or group on their own merit. While we have challenges in some areas, we have successes in others, and one of those areas is this 151 battalion because you have never been defeated by the Boko Haram since formation. This battalion has largely stabilized all the areas under your jurisdiction here in Bama. I am principally here to on behalf of Government and the people of Borno State, once again, register our appreciation as I have done here before and as often do to other battalions and their brigades across the State. All of you have been very gallant and patriotic. We acknowledge all your sacrifices and we also know that you all operate under difficult conditions in different operational locations. We came with our widows might. Food will come your way and I have given a message to your commanders which will reach each one of you. Nothing can compensate for your sacrifices. We are grateful and we pray that Allah continues to protect all of you here and all our troops and volunteers and sustain your strength to remain undefeated. May God grant us permanent peace in Borno and Nigeria in general. God bless you all” Zulum said.

... Directs construction of 200 homes in Gurusoye

After leaving headquarters of the 151 battalion, Governor Zulum alongside commanding officers of the battalion, inspected Gurusoye, a village behind the battalion’s headquarters, where Boko Haram destroyed during their occupation.

Zulum directed the construction of 200 new homes in the area for resettlement purposes and to create aesthetics that will attract productive population for social and economic restoration.

That's where you are wrong, those North African countries arm up because some of them harbor ill will towards one another, in other words, none of them want to be left behind and get invaded.
If they had been our neighbors, Nigeria would have organized her defenses and Military apparatus accordingly and we certainly won't be in this position (militarily speaking), we'd arm up a long time ago and try to match whatever advancement or procurements they made.

FoolaniBandit:
I have some vintage Newsmagazines and Papers. Here is an edition of African Concord, dated February 1987.

The leading story is about Equatorial Guinea's hostile posturing against Nigeria. It was published that Equatorial Guinean soldiers shot and killed Ninety Five Nigerians and deported Thirty two thousand Nigerian immigrant. Apartheid South Africa also established military bases in Malabo for a potential incursion into Nigeria.

Ibrahim Babangida, the former Head of State of Nigeria, would later initiate a rapprochement with that country, and a detente was subsequently reached.

Today, with our parlous defence architecture, frightening state of insecurity, and faltering political leadership, can Nigeria withstand any external aggression? I reckon that we are fortunate to have relatively weak neighbours. If ambitious and bellicose countries like Gaddafi's era Libya, Sudan, Egypt etc are the ones that share border with us, we will be licking our wounds all over by now.