146 - Will Tanner on the Lessons of Rhodesia

Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis The American Tribune - https://theamericantribune.com/ Follow Will Tanner - https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1 Thread - https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1/status/1815768314905280844 Thread - https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1/status/1817210644011106381 Thread - https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1/status/1817304684450689293 Summary In this episode of Full Proof Theology, host Chase Davis interviews Will Tanner, co-founder of the American Tribune, about Rhodesia. They discuss the background of Rhodesia, its declaration of independence, and the Bush War that followed. They also touch on the international response to Rhodesia, the role of the Rhodesian military, and the impact of the war on the country. The conversation highlights the unique political and social dynamics of Rhodesia and challenges the mainstream narrative surrounding the country. The conversation explores the fall of Rhodesia and the lessons that can be learned from it. The main themes include the challenges faced by Rhodesia in maintaining its national sovereignty and borders, the impact of geography on the war, the difficulties in defending the border, the tactics used by the rebels, and the reasons for Rhodesia"s ultimate downfall. The conversation also touches on the role of private military contractors, the importance of political arrangements and religion, and the lessons that can be drawn from the Rhodesian conflict. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Guest 08:59 Rhodesia: Declaration of Independence and Early Governance 13:09 The Bush War: Precipitating Events and Nature of the Conflict 16:59 International Response to Rhodesia 19:42 The Role of the Rhodesian Military 21:47 Innovative Tactics: Fire Force Missions 25:35 The Impact of the War on Rhodesia 27:53 The Challenges of Maintaining National Sovereignty and Borders 37:04 The Impact of Geography on the War 40:25 The Difficulties in Defending the Border 43:12 Tactics Used by the Rebels 41:37 The Role of Private Military Contractors 45:14 The Importance of Political Arrangements and Religion 52:53 Lessons from the Rhodesian Conflict Support the show Sign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis Follow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/ Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/