Many ex-members of the Rhodesian armed forces and police became integrated into South Africa's military.
The Rhodesian forces are ready and waiting.
The assault on targets deep inside Zambia was a first for the Rhodesian forces; previously only guerrillas near the border had been attacked.
Walls told the media the Rhodesian forces were changing tactics from contain and hold to search and destroy, "adopting hot pursuit when necessary."
Starting out as a constable in 1972 he rose through the ranks, and advanced his cause on secondment with the Rhodesian armed forces.
Soldiers from overseas serving in the Rhodesian forces received the same pay and conditions of service as locally-based regulars.
The American expatriates in the Rhodesian forces tended to try to stay together and associate with each other.
By early 1978, militant victories put the Rhodesian armed forces on the defensive.
He was freed during an attack on the camp by Rhodesian forces, and was taken to Rhodesia.
The Rhodesian force withdrew again to near Lobatsi, and collected itself for yet another effort.