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Photograph of Richard Dube

Theme: Meet the interviewees


Call Number: D05
Identifier: AL3291_D05
Title: Photograph of Richard Dube
Date: 29 November 2010
Subject: Leadership;
Military commander;
Richard Dube;
ZAPU through Zenzo Nkobi's lens;
Zimbabwe African People Union - ZAPU;
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army - ZPRA
Description: This digital colour photograph of Richard Dube was taken by Mary Ndlovu during the interview she conducted with Dube for the South African History Archive (SAHA) as part of the ZAPU/Zenzo Nkobi oral history project on 29.11.2010. As military commander of ZPRA operations, Richard Dube describes in his interview training in Tanzania and Soviet Union, and his role as instructor. He describes the death of Mangena and comments on his leadership. He also gives detailed descriptions of some operations and relations with villagers in the country, and provide explanations for the Turning Point strategy, reconnaissance in the country, and the beginning of implementation. He further refers to the Feira battle and gives his opinion on the significance of ZPRA’s role. SAHA virtual exhibition - 'ZAPU through Zenzo Nkobi's lens', 2012
Creator: Mary Ndlovu
Type: Photograph
Format: Access image - jpeg
Source: SAHA collection AL3291
Coverage: Zimbabwe
Rights: The South African History Archive (SAHA)
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