Belgian Military Forces in the Congo Volumes 1-2 (PDF Edition)
Contains the following titles:
Belgian Military Forces in the Congo Volume 1 : The Force Publique, 1885-1960 - eBook (pdf) 54.49MB
Belgian Military Forces in the Congo Volume 2 : Congolese Tactical Air Force co-operation with the CIA 1964-67 - eBook (pdf) 91.87MB
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Belgian Military Forces in the Congo (Volumes 1 & 2)
Volume 1 uncovers the untold story of the Force Publique, the colonial force created by King Léopold II to secure the Congo Free State. Spanning its origins in the 1880s through its dissolution in 1960, it traces the Force’s role in rebellions, world wars, and the Congo Crisis, and charts the rise of military aviation in the colony. Illustrated with rare photos and artwork, it reveals how this force shaped both Congo’s colonial past and its troubled independence.
Volume 2 examines Belgium’s covert military presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the Congo Crisis (1960–1967). Focusing on the Belgian Tactical Air Force (FATAC), it explores how Belgian units, CIA-backed aircraft, and mercenary armies intervened in conflicts such as the Simba Rebellion. Based on eyewitness accounts and archival sources, it offers a vivid picture of Cold War struggles in postcolonial Africa.
Together, these volumes provide the first comprehensive history of Belgian military power in the Congo.
