Rhodesian african rifles tribute patchi will buy you a sweet banana. The rhodesian african rifles rar was the oldest regiment in the rhodesian army, dating from the formation of the 1st rhodesian native regiment in 1916 during the first world war. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles if you wish to download these songs simply right click and save the link. Chapter 10 routine slaughter, januaryjune 1979 180.
During the bush war, many of us had the privilege to work with some of the most loyal and brave troops in our regular army. Produced in the standard 2x3 size with hook velcro backing, identical in specification to milspec flag patches. Rhodesian african rifles rar public group facebook. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. The rars culture grew around the traditions of the british regimental system, after which the rar was patterned. The story of troopiesongs and the rhodesian bush war john. Rhodesian african rifles is within the scope of wikiproject zimbabwe, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of zimbabwe and zimbabwerelated topics. The rar faded, almost unnoticed, into history ndichakutengera sweet banana.
Rar sing sweet banana an original recording of the men of the rhodesian african rifles as they sing an impromptu rendition of their. Sweet banana regimental march of the rhodesian african rifles. We are here to remember, support, communicate and connect ex rhodesian. Major andrew banks, british army currently serving with the directorate of planning manpower. I agree that this probably isnt rar, but it could very well be guys from any other unit. Disbanded in 1919, the regiment was reformed in 1940 during world war ii as the rhodesian african rifles. The rhodesian african rifles were a regiment of the rhodesian army. Green leader play sample below the saints play sample below sweet banana play sample below medem, the phone play sample below rhodesian national anthem play sample below. Popular rhodesia bush war books goodreads share book. Rhodesian african rifles honours and awards 1966 1980, the rhodesian army, 1967 1980.
The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles sweet. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles chanter sweet banana. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles sweet banana by wfumtalidj. If still interested in the rhodesian african rifles there is a page on facebook dedicated to setting up a permanent memorial to those men quote a memorial is being built in memory of fine soldiers of the rar. Sweet bannana a sweet banana was a traditional gift a young warrior would offer the girl of his dreams, the song is said to have been written by members of the regiment during wwii when a detachment of rar troops were escorting italian pows from the docks in durban and purchased some bananas enroute to the pow camp. Does anyone has an email address for the administrators of this site i have this message and need help. Rhodesian veterans association, brisbane, queensland, australia. Nov 21, 2016 the sweet banana fund is designed to cater for struggling former members of the rhodesian african rifles. With the bands of the british south africa police, rhodesian african rifles and the rhodesian corps of signals. Rhodesian african rifles band of rhodesian african rifles, bandmaster wo1 kampion, clarinet escapade, depot men, hippy girl, major rm macdonald, rar regimental band, rhodesian african rifles, sweet banana, trumpets wild the rhodesia native regiment alexandre binda on. Have a good look at the pictures provided, these are of the actual item you are bidding on and form a vital part of the description. Rhodesian african rifles have one of the best regimental songs.
The rhodesian african rifles association uk has made the decision to erect a memorial to the. Rhodesian african rifles rar sweet banana youtube used. The sweet banana fund is designed to cater for struggling former members of the rhodesian african rifles. To the best of my knowledge, most soldiers were matabele, thus continuing the warrior tradition of that tribe in a highly effective and respected way. Your subscription and support keeps alive the oldest rhodesian related publication now in publication for over 35 years.
Members of the rhodesian african rifles pose during the. An impromptu live rendering of their regimental march recorded on the cricket field at shaw barracks, the home of the 2 nd battalion rhodesian african rifles in balla balla. Up for auction is a rhodesian african rifles plaque. Box parade r r r ratpack rhodesian african rifles ride ride ride roan. Original 45 rpm record by performed by the band of the rhodesian african rifles. Formed in 1916 as the rhodesia native regiment, its troops were blooded with honour in the east african campaign. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles this is the. The rhodesian african rifles an anthology, 19391981 andy. Rhodesian african rifles, honours and awards 1966 1980. One cannot help but feel the pride and commitment of these fine soldiers to their regiment as they added their.
Rhodesian african rifles the rhodesian african rifles. It was there that the regimental song sweet banana first began and, although it would evolve significantly, it would retain. This book of remembrance, however, has been specifically compiled as a lasting tribute to the men of the rhodesia native regiment rnr and its successor the rhodesian african rifles rar who, during the proud and honourable life of these units, made the ultimate sacrifice. The rhodesian african rifles famous regiments by christopher owen 19700503 on. This was followed by the creation of the matabeleland native regiment, and the 2nd rhodesian native regiment, formed in 1917.
John edmond jrom killed land matabele music by john never night northern rhodesia operational area p. The rar fb page aims to perpetuate the history and memory of the regiment and all those who served in. The regimental march sweet banana came about during ww 2 when rar troops escorting italian prisoners of war bought bananas from. They marched past singing their now famous regimental song for the very last time.
Jun 20, 2014 banana, banana, banana, i will buy you a sweet banana shield spear and knobkerrie, soldiers in war and peace in war she fights with bravery, i will buy you a sweet banana. Rhodesian african rifles, 1967 1980, the rhodesian army, 1967 1980 the rhodesian african rifles honours and awards roll of honour what an rar soldier is a day in the life of an rar soldier. And before anyone starts screaming about racism, there were black officers, too. Kumakye regimental march of the british south africa police. Later they followed him to the rhodesian african rifles rar. The rhodesian african rifles rar were a regiment of the rhodesian army. Frederick selous after whom the selous scouts were named. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles. Mercenaries fight terrorists in the bush war soldier. Rhodesian in south africa antiques for sale gumtree. It is not a definitive history of these regiments, as this has. In recent years it has always amazed john that whenever he talks with experienced british airborne special forces soldiers, be they parachute regiment.
Band of the rhodesian african rifles rhodesian african rifles. Ww1 the rhodesia native regiment served from 1916 1919 ww2 the rhodesian african rifles served from 1940 1980. Mid this article has been rated as midimportance on the projects importance scale. Box parade r r r ratpack rhodesian african rifles ride ride ride roan antelope music scouts shangani shaw barracks sing slayer to slay sticks sweet banana terrorist. Troopie songs green leader john edmond by paul greeff. Rhodesian african rifles if you wish to download these songs simply right click and save the link hippy girl trumpets wild. Masodja is a good regimental history of one of africas premier colonial military organizations, by a rhodesian army veteran who has several other works on military history to his credit, written with the cooperation of the veterans association. The history of the rhodesian african rifles and its.
Chibaya moyo, strike to the heart in shona, is an anthology of stories and anecdotes from those who served with the masodja, the allvolunteer black soldiers of the rhodesian african rifles, a proud african regiment that fought with distinction in two world wars, the malayan emergency and the rhodesian bush war. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rhodesian african rifles the rhodesian african rifles rar were a regiment of the rhodesian army. The rhodesian african rifles rar was the oldest regiment in the rhodesian army, formed in may 1940 in the british colony of southern rhodesia.
What was the relation like between the white and black soldiers in the sadf and the rhodesian military. Rhodesia, burma, egypt ne malaya takarwa tika kunda. I am a recently inaugurated member of the memorable order of tin hats. I have had three hours to digest the dvd that came with the superbly published book. Published on apr 7, 2018 sweet banana was the anthem of the rhodesian african rifles rar, the regiment was made purely of blacks, although the officers were generally white.
Published by the rhodesian services association as part of a major historical record. February 2008 2007 memories of rhodesia newsletter. Masodja alex binda rhodesia military african studies. The rhodesian african rifles overcame profoundly divisive racial and tribal differences among its members because a transcendent regimental culture superseded the disparate cultures of its individual soldiers and officers.
The regiment was formed in may 1940 in the british colony of southern rhodesia. When he got seconded to the rar demonstration company, he planned to train them to take out camp romeo, one of the camps where all the terrorists were going to turn in their. Rhodesian african rifles tribute patch fireforce ventures. The rar were officially declared the successor to the rhodesia native regiment which had existed in world war i from 1916 to 1918, and was granted the rnrs battle honours earned fighting in the east african campaign. Band of the rhodesian african rifles rhodesian african. Rhodesian african rifles government organization facebook. I appreciate its military history as a technical artefact rhodesia was a pioneer in airmobile operations, the legacy of which is still with us, but one has to be aware of its political context which is hateful. In war she fights with bravery, i will buy you a sweet banana. Rhodesian african rifles rar sweet banana youtube used for research for this book i often listen to this and used this picture for shilo. The text, pictures and illustrations, combine into a volume that is now a benchmark for regimental histories. B this article has been rated as bclass on the projects quality scale.
A, b, c, d, e headquarters i will buy you a sweet banana a, b, c, d, e headquarters i will buy you a sweet banana banana. Rhodesian african rifles song sweet banana youtube. We do not close our auctions early, so please dont ask. Originally formed as the rhodesia native regiment during world war i, this fine regiment first saw action in east africa. Map of the federation of rhodesia and nysaland, 1962 at 1. At the time, the country was about to implode, i was still in the armored car regiment with winkler. Composed of black troops led by white officers, the rar have turned out to be amongst the most effective soldiers involved in the war. The history of the rhodesian african rifles and its forerunner, the rhodesia native regiment. Happy bidding and thanks for taking the time to view our items. Ill leave that entry for subscribers to up or downvote, but glorification of rhodesia is just one step away from outright racist propaganda. The rar were officially declared the successor to the. In fact, i think that the light infantry units of rhodesia rli, selous scouts, etc. Dec 3, 2017 rhodesian african rifles rar sweet banana youtube used for research for this book i often listen to this and used this picture for shilo jamison. The rnr had fought in east africa and portuguese east africa from 1916 to 1918 during world war 1.
I wish i was a blue job rhodesian light infantry by cliff hughes. During his 15 years in the rhodesian army, he did a fouryear tour of duty of with the selous scouts and was commissioned in 1979. Disbanded in 1919, the regiment was reformed in 1940 during world war ii as the rhodesian african rifles, seeing action in burma. An original recording of the men of the rhodesian african rifles as they sing an impromptu rendition of their regimental march at shaw barracks in balla balla. A sweet banana was a traditional gift a young warrior would offer the girl of his dreams, the song is said to have been written by members of the regiment during wwii when a detachment of rar troops were escorting italian pows from the docks in durban and purchased some bananas enroute to. The 1st was disbanded in july 1915 with many men joining the 2nd regiment that also included thirty african scouts.
The rhodesian african rifles the growth and adaptation of a multicultural regiment through the rhodesian bush war, 19651980 kindle edition by u. Burma, egypt and malaya, it there that we fought and won. What was the relation like between the white and black. Rhodesian african rifles band of rhodesian african rifles, bandmaster wo1 kampion, clarinet escapade, depot men, hippy girl, major rm macdonald, rar regimental band, rhodesian african rifles, sweet banana, trumpets wild. The ranks of the rar were recruited from the black african population, although officers were generally from the white. The rhodesian african rifles and its forerunner the. Having recently published with adrian haggett the combined rhodesian forces roll of honour 19661981, much of the important elements were in place, so i accepted the honour and privilege to help preserve the memory of those brave men of the rhodesia native regiment and rhodesian african rifles. The regimental band of the rhodesian african rifles this.
Chords for the regimental band of the rhodesian african. The rar was the successor to the rhodesia native regiment rnr and inherited its battle honours. The ranks of the rar were recruited from the black african population, although officers were generally from the white population. Rhodesia native regiment and rhodesia african rifles. The rhodesian african rifles and its forerunner the rhodesia. A clue its to do with the rhodesian african rifles the best black military unit there has ever been. Chapter 11 sweet banana and a q bus, julynovember 1979 218. Fan fare kum a kye, rhodesians bold, depot men, the happy wanderer, sweet banana, vudzijena, winged assegai, green leader, semper fidelis, the saints, selous scouts parade, evening. I am contacting you at the request of my 93 year old grandfather who is also a world war two veteran cotton johnson musonda who fought alongside the british rhodesian in ethiopia, egypt and israel while with the army rigment 76 rmt and later rigment 55 et company.
Rar rifle range play sample below this is part of an actual sound track recorded by martim craemer at depot rar as part of a film documentary. Rhodesian african rifles rar sweet banana south african air force parachute regiment royal marines african countries war machine special forces military history world war this book fireforce. The story of troopiesongs and the rhodesian bush war. Chapter 9 deployment of 1 indep company rhodesian african rifles, septemberdecember 1978 150.
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