Biafra: A Military History

by Roy Doron

The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), also known as the Biafran War, remains one of the most politically charged and divisive issues in contemporary Nigerian politics. During its three years of violence, the war resulted in an astonishing number of deaths. This included civilians who suffered starvation due to the siege, which ultimately ended with no victors.

Biafra discusses the major political, military, and diplomatic factors that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253073863
• ISBN13: 9780253073860
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 312 Pages