The sad thing is that the true losers of any war is the civilians who tried to stay out of the fight; keep food on the table; see their kids get an education.
When you take the time to study both sides with an open, objective mind, it's kinda intresting how both sides had such high ideals....and how both sides sank to the bottom of the septic tank. By no means do I agree with Ian Smith's stand...and I do not agree with Joshua Nkomo's and Robert Mugabe's stands. There was more than enough racism and stupidity on both sides of the Rhodesia Bush War to fill several volumes. Of the three leader's I have more respect for Nkomo, at least he started out trying to peacefully bring about change. And as for Mugabe, the current President for Life of Zimbabwe can only be described as little better than a cheap thug.
That being said, my passion is military history (cause Lord knows, it sure ain't spelling!!!). I try to set down and research as many sides of the story as I can find and I do consider myself to be objective. Racist....
As the old saying goes..."I'm can't be a racist, I hate everybody!!!"
