The Cheetah is the regimental association magazine for the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). It was last published in hard-copy format in 1980 at the disbandment of the RLI following the cessation of the bush war in the embryonic republic of Zimbabwe. Prior to this, the magazine, renowned for its witty and informed content, was a much sought-after and eagerly-awaited publication for civilians and servicemen alike, being sold commercially through the Southern African book trade. Today, original copies change hands for ...
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The Cheetah is the regimental association magazine for the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). It was last published in hard-copy format in 1980 at the disbandment of the RLI following the cessation of the bush war in the embryonic republic of Zimbabwe. Prior to this, the magazine, renowned for its witty and informed content, was a much sought-after and eagerly-awaited publication for civilians and servicemen alike, being sold commercially through the Southern African book trade. Today, original copies change hands for ridiculously high prices, being regarded as collectables. With the revival of the RLI Regimental Association (RLIRA) in 2007, the magazine has been published on a quarterly basis since then, in electronic format. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the RLI on 1 February 1961, and 30 years after the disbandment of the regiment, the RLIRA have decided to bring out this hard-copy commemorative glossy edition that takes a nostalgic journey back in time, as well as highlighting the association's efforts of today in keeping the regimental esprit de corps alive. About the Editor Chris Cocks was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia, in 1957 and served three years as a combat NCO with 3 Commando, the Rhodesian Light Infantry from 1976 to 1979. He spent the last 14 months of the bush war as a PATU (Police Anti-Terrorist Unit) stick leader and avoiding the Military Police. He moved to Johannesburg in 1996 and started his publishing career, specialising in southern African military history.
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Add this copy of Cheetah: The Rhodesian Light Infantry 50th Anniversary to cart. $24.63, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by 30 Degrees South Publishers.
Add this copy of Cheetah, the: Magazine of the Rhodesian Light Infantry: to cart. $30.00, like new condition, Sold by JB Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, ND, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by RLIRA: Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association.
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Fine. Book The Jubilee Edition of the very rare Rhodesian Light Infantry magazine, devoted to all aspects of the history of this famed African counter-insurgency unit, founded in 1961 as a British Army regiment and disbanded in 1980 as political power was given by the British to communist terrorist Robert Mugabe as Zimbabwe was granted its own independence. Filled with many nostalgic photos, maps, and reminiscences, containing much accurate history of engagements, contacts, and special operations-both inside Rhodesia and 'externally' into neighboring countries-along with much humor and 'then and now' information on individual former members. Regiment was known as 'Smithie's boys' and 'soldiers of Smith' as it was fiercely loyal to Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith. Published in South Africa by the RLI Regimental Association (RLIRA) and edited by a former NCO therein, magazine format, 72pp. A very rare and unusual collectible. Would be in excellent condition but for a printing issue in the photo insert by the Christmas Dinner menu where page not clean cut but left with triangular shaped flap. Also shows some marking as if from the printing ink. Very nice overall. Size: Large ForAn excellent copy of a very rare and unusual collectible. Size: Large Format.
Add this copy of Cheetah, the: Magazine of the Rhodesian Light Infantry: to cart. $35.00, like new condition, Sold by JB Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, ND, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by RLIRA: Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association.
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Fine. Book The Jubilee Edition of the very rare Rhodesian Light Infantry magazine, devoted to all aspects of the history of this famed African counter-insurgency unit, founded in 1961 as a British Army regiment and disbanded in 1980 as political power was given by the British to communist terrorist Robert Mugabe as Zimbabwe was granted its own independence. Filled with many nostalgic photos, maps, and reminiscences, containing much accurate history of engagements, contacts, and special operations-both inside Rhodesia and 'externally' into neighboring countries-along with much humor and 'then and now' information on individual former members. Regiment was known as 'Smithie's boys' and 'soldiers of Smith' as it was fiercely loyal to Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith. Published in South Africa by the RLI Regimental Association (RLIRA) and edited by a former NCO therein, magazine format, 72pp. An excellent copy of a very rare and unusual collectible. Size: Large Format.
Add this copy of Cheetah to cart. $43.78, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2015 by 30 Degrees South Publishers.
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New. The Cheetah is the regimental association magazine for the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). It was last published in hard-copy format in 1980 at the disbandment of the RLI following the cessation of the bush war in the embryonic republic of Zimbabwe. Editor(s): Cocks, Chris. Num Pages: 80 pages, 150 colour & b/w photos, sketches. BIC Classification: HBW; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 340. 2011. Anniversary. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of The Cheetah: Magazine of the Rhodesian Light Infantry to cart. $51.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by 30 Degrees South Publishers.
Add this copy of The Cheetah: Magazine of the Rhodesian Light Infantry to cart. $84.80, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by 30 Degrees South Publishers.
