Operation Overload

Operation Overload
Part of the Rhodesian Bush War (or Second Chimurenga)
Date27 July 1974
Location
Rhodesia
Result Rhodesian victory
Belligerents
 Rhodesia ZANLA
Commanders and leaders
Rhodesia 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.