Videos tagged with Algeria

This lecture, "Global Soldiers: Making Southern African Liberation Armies," presented by Professor Jocelyn Alexander, delves into the international training received by soldiers of southern African liberation movements during the Cold War. Drawing on veteran oral histories, the talk explores the unique military cultures that emerged from global exchanges, with soldiers training in diverse locations like Algeria, the USSR, Cuba, and North Korea. It highlights the influence of political ideas, military doctrines, and the concept of soldiery on movements such as ZPRA, ZANLA, FRELIMO, MPLA, FAPLA, and SWAPO, focusing on the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army and the often-overlooked conflicts of the 'hot' Cold War.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a real-world self-defense incident where a store owner defended against an armed robber in Algeria. Correia, an expert in tactical analysis, breaks down the fight, emphasizing the critical roles of physical fitness, specific skills, and a determined attitude. The analysis highlights techniques for controlling a knife-wielding attacker and the importance of comprehensive training with various force implements.