Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) was the military wing of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), a Marxist–Leninist political party in Rhodesia. It participated in the Rhodesian Bush War against white minority rule of Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe). ZIPRA (or often ZPRA) was formed during the 1960s by the nationalist leader Jason Moyo, the deputy of Joshua Nkomo.
| Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army | |
|---|---|
Flag of ZAPU | |
| Active | 1964–1980 |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Allegiance | ZAPU |
| Branch | Irregular military |
| Type | Guerrilla army |
| Role | Military wing of ZAPU |
| Size | 20,000 personnel in 1979 |
| Engagements | Rhodesian Bush War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Alfred Nikita Mangena Lookout Masuku |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | ZIPRA |
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