Routes and the war for independence in northern Angola (1961-74)

TitleRoutes and the war for independence in northern Angola (1961-74)
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsI. Brinkman
Secondary TitleCanadian journal of African studies
Volume40
Issue2
Pagination205 - 234
Date Published2006///
Publication Languageeng
KeywordsAngola, Democratic Republic of Congo, guerrilla warfare, mobility, national liberation struggles, refugees
Abstract

Contact between northern Angola and the Lower Congo region has always been intensive. This historical context proved crucial during the Angolan guerrilla war for independence that began in March 1961. This paper examines the various ways in which war and mobility interrelate by outlining various aspects of mobility during wartime. The first four sections deal with the way in which armies try to further their own and hamper their enemies' mobility. In the fifth section, which focuses on the importance of guides and carriers, attention shifts to the relations between armies and civilians. In the subsequent sections, the focus is also on the consequences of warfare for civilians. The author shows that flight is a varied experience and also studies the attempts of armies to regulate and limit the mobility of civilians. The final section focuses on mobility as a discursive element. Bibliogr., ref., sum. in French. [ASC Leiden abstract]

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