A third generation Rhodesian tells the story of his upbringing on a farm and his days learning to track and survive in the bush. Later he would use this knowledge in operational conditions during the Rhodesian Civil War. In classic Special Branch style, you will...
During the last few weeks a couple of former members have contributed toward the BSA Police Bibliography database and this project is nearing completion. ...
Paul Brewster's book covers the wide-ranging topic of both official and unofficial medals awarded since the inception of the official long service medal, instituted in 1919, right through to the present day He also covers the medal to the Ulster Special Constabulary, the Rhodesian Special...
Former member, Henrik Ellert has authored yet another book, The Beira Road, a detailed and very colourful, information filled book that will bring back memories of those who took the road to Beira in the 1960/70s. Well worth the read! ...
A biography of Sir Humphrey Gibbs, who became the Governor of Southern Rhodesia in 1959 and served during the time of UDI. Mention made of the BSA Police and a number of individuals who served in the Force. 12 December 2016 This is a biography of Sir...
The autobiography of a soldier who served in India and then joined the BSA Police/ Chapter two (Part II) deals with the author's experiences in the BSA Police and includes a picture of him with a mounted group. BSA Police: Regimental Number 2538 - Served:...
The Race for Africa Biography of Cecil Rhodes in which the BSACP is mentioned twice in passing...
Independence - Twenty Years on Covers the Zimbabwe post independence period. Although there is mention of the BSA Police and individuals in the Force all comment is related to the period subsequent to 1980 and is therefore not relevant to the history of the BSA Police...
Autobiography of Lomagundi tobacco farmer's wife, 1952 - 77, who later was involved in tourism at Victoria Falls and then Fort Victoria. Her daughter joined BSA Police (WPO No.207) married a member of the Force. The author worked at Fort Victoria Police station for a...
The BSA Police No.1 (Bechuanaland) Division had its headquarters in Mafeking, where some members of the Unit were entrapped at the beginning of the 1899-1902 South AfricanWar....