Alabi isama biography of abraham james

BRIGADIER-General Godwin Alabi-Isama, was one of the Nigerian soldiers who took part in the Nigeria civil war ().

This is a chronological narrative of the war that lasted from July 6, to January 15, With about photographs and maps and facts, told with accuracy, the well-organised and efficient Third Marine Commandos, earlier commanded by Col. Benjamin Adekunle with Lt. This most revealing book is in three parts. The second part is about the real combat.

It outlines, in detail, the strategies and tactics the commandos employed during the historic km trek from Calabar to Port Harcourt and narrates the hostile climate, terrain environment, health and survival hazards they had to surmount on the day march. The think-tank, the mapping out of operations and disciplined control of men and materials by Alabi-Isama, the chief of staff, as well as the officers of 3 Marine Commando Division of the Nigerian army, sustained the Nigerian side of the conflict.

Rather, they wallow in poverty and are discredited by their military leaders who assumed political offices with all the accompanying largesse.

Godwin Alabi-Isama (born 24 December ) is a Nigerian retired military officer, author and statesman who served as chief of staff to Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle of the 3 Marine Commando during the Nigerian Civil War. See more.

The book is a rich manual, a repository of invaluable information, a document that gives a precise and veritable first-person account of the Nigerian civil war, in the Atlantic theatre. It is a must for every serving and retired member of the armed forces to own. Godwin Alabi-Isama. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

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