List of photographs; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 First Principles; 2 Planning and Preparation; 3 Retirement; 4 Catharsis; 5 Interesting Work Abroad; 6 Trigger Time; 7 The Death of a Country; 8 High Standards are the Only Ones Acceptable; 9 A State of Emergency; 10 Guardians of the Myth; 11 The Colombian Adventure; 12 The Colombian Adventure: Part 2; The Reckoning; Appendices; A Chart showing Rhodesian counter-insurgency command and control structure; B Confidential report by 44 Parachute Brigade of South African Defence Force; C Operation Phoenix Orders: Given at La Gagua
