rome - a farewell to euro - 2014 - Rhodesian Bush War

The armed convoys to South Africa begin hundreds of miles away from the one direct road and rail link with South Africa. Armed vehicles from Rhodesia’s small but relatively powerful forces are placed at the front, end, and sometimes in the middle of convoys. The order of each convoy commander is speed--the faster the better, despite the nation’s fuel-saving laws which only permits a maximum of 80 kph (50 mph). - Reuters News Archive. Soundtrack: Rome - A Farewell to Europe