I was born in Salisbury in '50's... Breastfed by a wonderful Shona lady (Hannah)' til I was 4 years old then my parents headed for Zambia (Northern Rhodesia)... Childhood was absolutely halcyon... No other word to describe it... British Protectorate gave us UK in the Bush... Africa is so beautiful... Sadly egotistical & corrupt politicians are spoiling it all... My father saw the writing on the wall & headed down to SA (The Union) in 1962...
In my opinion as an American purely looking at history, I think Bishop Muzorewa’s government should have been internationally recognized. The bishop was a good leader especially because he believed in non-violence (although maybe I’m biased because I’m a member of the United Methodist church like him). I actually find it surprising in the context of the Cold War the west was so supportive of Mugabe, despite knowing he was affiliated with the eastern bloc. The west generally opposed left-wing governments to a point it overthrew democratically elected regimes such as in Chile. The elected government of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia seemed like a good ally (the bishop was friendly with the west as he had studied in the United States)
We can see overall that the 70's showed a general abdication of America from its coldwar champion position following the Vietnam debacle In Africa we saw Portugal's former colonies and Ethiopia turn red but at the same time successive administration's were turning to China as a counterweight to the Soviets Perhaps we should look at the preferential treatment afforded to the Chinese backed ZANU as part of this bigger picture?
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia sounded like the perfect stable in between country of Zimbabwe and Rhodesia. Zimbabwe-Rhodesia was slowly desegregating until Mugabe took power. The potential for ZR was massive in my opinion.
Glad you enjoyed it! Still going to make two more videos on Rhodesia, with one objectively looking at Southern Rhodesia, and the other going further back in time, so stay tuned.
Zimbabwe is such a beautiful country, I wish black and white Zimbabweans would just work things out. its sad to see South Africa is going down the same road as her sister Zimbabwe.
Rhodesia existed for 14 years. An unrecognized nation, with economic sanctions and at constant war. It's just insane how they could have survived for so long. Sadly Mugabe destroyed Rhodesia.
If only the ordinary black,white,Indian and coloured people had been wise enough to see past race and tribalism. We may still have a decent Zimbabwe today. The fact stands that we all lost, if you do not look after what God has given you custody over, you lose it 🙁. Apparently Ian Smith died a miserable death in a nursing home in England being nursed by black Zimbabwean care assistants, he did not want to be nursed by them but he had no choice in the matter. Nice content 👍🏾
Not true He continued living in Zimbabwe until health decline forced him to relocate to a care home in Cape Town where he died his ashes being returned to Zimbabwe where they were scattered
Unfortunately, very few understood that this compromise was the best at its time. The infrastructure (built by white and black) was completely ignored by the so-called "liberators" - The Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF and ZAPU), who couldn't stay united as they raped the former 'Rhodesia'. Sadly this can easily be verified by examining Zimbabwe today. Zimbabweans have been duped and will continue to suffer unless they stand up and fight. Bishop Muzorewa was not the best, but he certainly wasn't the worst. Go to Zimbabwe now.
I was born in Salisbury in '50's... Breastfed by a wonderful Shona lady (Hannah)' til I was 4 years old then my parents headed for Zambia (Northern Rhodesia)... Childhood was absolutely halcyon... No other word to describe it... British Protectorate gave us UK in the Bush... Africa is so beautiful... Sadly egotistical & corrupt politicians are spoiling it all...
My father saw the writing on the wall & headed down to SA (The Union) in 1962...
In my opinion as an American purely looking at history, I think Bishop Muzorewa’s government should have been internationally recognized. The bishop was a good leader especially because he believed in non-violence (although maybe I’m biased because I’m a member of the United Methodist church like him). I actually find it surprising in the context of the Cold War the west was so supportive of Mugabe, despite knowing he was affiliated with the eastern bloc. The west generally opposed left-wing governments to a point it overthrew democratically elected regimes such as in Chile. The elected government of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia seemed like a good ally (the bishop was friendly with the west as he had studied in the United States)
We can see overall that the 70's showed a general abdication of America from its coldwar champion position following the Vietnam debacle
In Africa we saw Portugal's former colonies and Ethiopia turn red but at the same time successive administration's were turning to China as a counterweight to the Soviets
Perhaps we should look at the preferential treatment afforded to the Chinese backed ZANU as part of this bigger picture?
Unfortunately Carter didn't want to know.
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia sounded like the perfect stable in between country of Zimbabwe and Rhodesia. Zimbabwe-Rhodesia was slowly desegregating until Mugabe took power. The potential for ZR was massive in my opinion.
Very informative video
VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO.
thank you for watching the video
Really enjoyed this video like it when you cover topics like this.
Glad you enjoyed it! Still going to make two more videos on Rhodesia, with one objectively looking at Southern Rhodesia, and the other going further back in time, so stay tuned.
Zimbabwe is such a beautiful country, I wish black and white Zimbabweans would just work things out. its sad to see South Africa is going down the same road as her sister Zimbabwe.
That is true, Zimbabwe is one of the Gems of Africa in terms of history and beauty. Hopefully, Zimbabwe can recover, especially economicaly.
Rhodesia existed for 14 years. An unrecognized nation, with economic sanctions and at constant war. It's just insane how they could have survived for so long. Sadly Mugabe destroyed Rhodesia.
Insightful... I like this channel...
I appreciate that, will be making more content around this soon.
Nowhere does this video show what a poverty stricken abomination of a country Zimbabwe has ended in....
Otherwise the facts a fairly recorded
Thank you very much for watching the video, Im currently doing a video on the history of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe..
@@motherlandchronicles excellent.. a very sad state of affair for a beautiful potentially bountiful country
I miss my Rhodesia.
If only the ordinary black,white,Indian and coloured people had been wise enough to see past race and tribalism. We may still have a decent Zimbabwe today. The fact stands that we all lost, if you do not look after what God has given you custody over, you lose it 🙁. Apparently Ian Smith died a miserable death in a nursing home in England being nursed by black Zimbabwean care assistants, he did not want to be nursed by them but he had no choice in the matter. Nice content 👍🏾
Not true
He continued living in Zimbabwe until
health decline forced him to relocate to
a care home in Cape Town where he died
his ashes being returned to Zimbabwe
where they were scattered
Unfortunately, very few understood that this compromise was the best at its time. The infrastructure (built by white and black) was completely ignored by the so-called "liberators" - The Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF and ZAPU), who couldn't stay united as they raped the former 'Rhodesia'. Sadly this can easily be verified by examining Zimbabwe today. Zimbabweans have been duped and will continue to suffer unless they stand up and fight. Bishop Muzorewa was not the best, but he certainly wasn't the worst. Go to Zimbabwe now.
Brilliant! I subscribed after watching this. Can you talk about Land redistribution in South Africa? And corruption in the police? Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching, and subscribing. Ok, let me see what I can do in relation, to those points.
The name change didn't help.