Future That Vanished

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Future That Vanished

A Biafra Story

Biography: historical, political and military Autobiography: historical, political and military Military history

Author: P.J. Odu

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Language: English

Published by: Xlibris US

Published on: 30th July 2009

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 662 Kb

ISBN: 9781462819713


Summary

In Colonial Africa, a British Commodore in command of the newly formed Royal Nigerian Navy in the late 50s recognizes the future potential of a young man recruited as a cadet and proceeds to lay down a growth plan for him. The story recounts the making of a career naval officer in the prestigious Royal Naval College in England and in the Indian Navy as the young man acquits himself honorably by rising to expectations.

Political Context

However, politically motivated events interrupt the promising future. A summary of the political history of Nigeria enables the reader to understand the events that led to the secession of Biafra.

Historical Account

The authors war diary is used to narrate the part played by the Biafra Navy during the civil war that ensued and after it was all over.

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