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This article discusses J. Ross Baugham's field experience in 1977 when he joined a Rhodesian troop during the nationalist uprisings as a neutral and objective journalist. Most of his images captured the atrocities committed by the Rhodesian forces, and the first section of the article details some of the mechanics of these. Despite this, the article's value should not be overstated, as most it pertains to Baugham's personal experience, and not to the historical context of the conflict. Sadly, most of the article deals with the criticism Baugham received, as well as some of the awards he won for the three rolls of film he managed to smuggle out of the area, past Rhodesian authorities.

WARNING VERY GRAPHIC NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART_SEE MR> MATT

This link leads to a page containing graphic images. The images depict ZANU or ZAPU members who were dismembered and mutilated by the member's of the other nationalist organization on the grounds of being suspected of having connections to white Rhodesia. Apparently it was a common tool used to frame the rival group, and these practices still remain common in African conflicts today, as they are effective in scaring off potential enemies.