Fighting for Time

"This is a solid study with a lot of detail (airplanes, ordnance, and a nineteen-page glossary of Rhodesian military and slang terms) that places the Rhodesian air force firmly within the security forces." ~Journal of Military History

"Military officers with a keen interest in tactics will value Fighting for Time for its stimulating coverage of many aspects of combat not typically found in traditional military histories. Readers interested in airpower and its application in low intensity conflict will find the book to be packed with information on the roles of tactical airlift and close air support." ~Michigan War Studies Review

"Melson includes an impressive number of charts, tables, maps, and graphs in his work that help the reader to better understand his analysis. The photos at the center of the book are particularly helpful in understanding various aspects of the situation faced by the Rhodesian army. The author also adds further depth to his study when he elaborates upon certain details within the appendix regarding weapons and terms." ~H-Net Reviews

"...an impressive work and one that should become the central academic reference for those interested in the Rhodesian military, its evolution throughout the Bush War, and the reasons behind its operational successes and ultimate strategic defeat." ~Parameters

"This is a fascinating, gripping and detailed account of the operations by the Rhodesia’s military forces (together with the South African and Portuguese military) against the insurgencies being waged by the Frontline States to overthrow the White-ruled country." ~Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International

"Charles Melson has written a fine book on the Rhodesian war effort and deserves a wide readership." ~Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies

"Completing the book are an extensive list of appendices and other supplementary resources at the end in addition to a large number of maps and different kinds of figures as well as countless first-hand accounts of those involved on both sides found throughout the chapters to complement and help illustrate the contents of the book." ~Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies

“…an in-depth, well researched look at an incredibly interesting important topic, COIN.” ~Inter Populum: Journal of Irregular Warfare and Special Operations