If taken as a synopsis of the Biafra War this book is not bad. It includes a chronology of events related to the war, some discussion of the personalities involved and the conduct of the war. It includes many excellent photos and some maps which makes the action understandable. Mr. Venter, who was there at the time and who has written many excellent books on Africa, has done a good job of making the tragedy of Biafra more understandable to the average reader. The book covers the use of mercenaries by both sides, the food airlift operation into Biafra (and, in passing, the arms being flown in as well) and military operations. Certainly a good introduction to the topic.
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