Operation Overload

Operation Overload
Part of the Rhodesian Bush War (or Second Chimurenga)
Date 27 July 1974 Location Rhodesia Result Rhodesian victory
Belligerents
Rhodesia	ZANLA
Commanders and leaders
Ian Smith	Unknown
Units involved
Rhodesian Army	unknown
Strength
	unknown

Operation Overload was a forced resettlement operation conducted by the Rhodesian Army that took place over six weeks starting on 27 July 1974. It aimed to separate civilians from the guerrillas whom they typically supported.