Background and overview

History of colonial independence in Africa

In the 1960s, many African countries became independent from the sectarian powers, but in Southern Africa, Portugal did not let go of colonies such as Angola and Mozambique. South Africa and Rhodesia (south Rhodesia) were independent, but discrimination against colored races was institutionalized, and in effect, they were unable to escape the shell of discrimination by white colonists. For this reason, in these countries, the government overthrow and independence movement by black powers has become radical, and guerrilla warfare has been carried out for many years. These rebels have been supported by the Soviet Union, Cuba and China.
In April 1974, a bloodless revolution occurred in Portugal, the dictatorship was overthrown, colonies such as Angola and Mozambique were abandoned, and these countries became independent.
However, in South Africa and Rhodesia, the white government still had power. For this reason, both countries were isolated internationally due to racial discrimination and other measures such as economic sanctions and arms embargoes from the United Nations.
In April 1980, Rhodesia held a democratic general election with international pressure, ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Federation) led by Mugabe took office, and the country name was changed to Zimbabwe.
On the other hand, in South Africa, intense resistance movements by black forces and repressions continued. However, in June 1991, an agreement was finally reached between the De Clark administration and the ANC (African National Congress) at that time, and the abolition of the racial segregation policy “Apartheid” and the implementation of a general election were decided. ANC Nelson Mandela, who had been in prison for many years as a political prisoner, was also released and became chairman of the ANC.
In May 1994, an election was held with all racial participation, ANC took power, and Mandela became the first president of New South Africa.

Contrasting policies between South Africa and Zimbabwe after independence

In South Africa, a nation of equality of all races is being built, saying that it would not revenge in the past against white people who had been dominant until now. Like many black nations that were independent in the 1960s, if the majority of blacks repressed whites as a retaliation so far, the risk of civil wars increased, as well as whites escaping abroad. The decision was based on the lesson that the number of teachers and teachers declined, resulting in the loss of the social infrastructure, the rise in foreign investment and the failure of the economy.
However, the Zimbabwean government has allowed black people to plunder and illegally occupy white farmers in order to buy the popularity of the majority of black people. Not only that, but the populism demanded that the white farmer be surrendered to the white farmer, and she was accused of Britain and other countries as the former colonial powers, deepening international isolation.

Invasion of Zimbabwe South Africa

Scenario status settings

In recent years, Zimbabwe, led by the Mugabe government, has been deepening isolation in the international community because it has plundered and confiscated white farms, forcibly seized the farms, and distributed the seized farms to blacks. In addition, many of the suppressed whites were exiled to South Africa, and the European countries centered on the former colonial kingdom, Britain, decided to impose economic sanctions against Zimbabwe.
The farmland that was subdivided by the white banishment policy stopped the irrigation function and hindered agricultural production, and it was badly attacked by drought. However, economic sanctions were added to the place where a large deficit was recurring, and it was in a critical state.
The Zimbabwe government turned its attention to an economically rich neighboring country, South Africa, to divert the public's eyes from internal policy mistakes. “The black government in South Africa distributes the wealth that should be distributed only by black people in the collusion with the whites of former oppressors, which is a rebellious act against the black people,” slammed, secretly supporting China I was preparing for the war against South Africa.
Originally South Africa has possessed the most powerful and mechanized modern army on the African continent. However, the South African government has shrunk the defense army because of the political stability of southern Africa, and has further protected many troops of the defense army for border surveillance where illegal immigrants cease and police support in urban areas where security has deteriorated. It was turning.
Therefore, even if an armed conflict occurs, the South African Defense Force has few mobilities to mobilize, and the Zimbabwean government and the military have determined that Zimbabwe, which is inferior in equipment, also has a chance.
The Zimbabwean government forcibly expelled white farmers and poor people who took up farmland in the country to South Africa as refugees, but they were trapped in special forces and guerrillas. South Africa's Defense Forces Information Department believes that the current conflicts in South Africa and Lesotho are the instigation of these operatives. However, the Zimbabwe government denies no involvement.
Next, the Zimbabwe government attacked South Africa's air bases on these guerrillas, and then occupied South African local cities with regular troops. However, the South African Defense Force and SAP (South African Police) turned counter-attack, and on the other hand, they proceeded towards Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. Contrary to its name, SAP is a combat unit whose main force is a light infantry that is virtually integrated with the South African Defense Force, and also possesses airborne units and special units.
The Zimbabwe army, which is inferior to modern weapons, seems to be fighting with militia and infantry-centered guerrilla units.

About maps

The border between Zimbabwe and South Africa is mostly dry savanna. As the Savannah looks good and unsuitable for defense, it is assumed that the Zimbabwean army has deployed defense lines in troops and cities that are easy to conceal.
The point of the strategy is to secure air control with the latest Gripen fighter and repeatedly attack the ground. In addition, it is important that the G-6 self-propelled artillery of South Africa boasts a long range, and that it is pre-fired out-of-range before invading allies.
Originally, it is assumed that a low density mine source of this area tradition is laid on the South African army's advancing path, but unfortunately this part could not be reproduced by this game due to program restrictions.