Overview

Originally published in 1971, this book is an account of the development of the Nigerian Army in the critical ten years spanning independence. It describes the transformation of a despised colonial defence force into a Nigerian army with a popularly recognized reputation. On the eve of the first military coup, the Army stood at the pinnacle of popular esteem. It had been modernized and expanded, had served with distinction in the Congo and elsewhere, and all its officers were Nigerian. The first half of the book traces the stages of this transformation and reveals the difficulties which had to be overcome. The second part examines the increasing tension and political manoeuvring which exploded into the military coups of 1966.

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Review of the original edition of The Nigerian Army 1956-1969: ‘Miners relies…on documentary evidence and the value of his work lies in his compilation and careful assessment of details scattered through gazettes, debates and the press.’ J. A. Ballard, Journal of Commonwealth Political Studies, Vol 10, Issue 2. ‘Since the army has been and will be for some years the main political authority in Nigeria, Mr. Miners’ book, the first of its kind, is of the highest importance.’ West Africa

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Norman J. Miners was Head of the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong.

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