Charles G. Thomas. Ujamaa’s Army: The Creation and Evolution of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, 1964–1979. Ohio University Press, 2024. xv + 282 pp. Index. $34.95. Paperback. ISBN: 9780821425596.

April 15, 2026African Studies ReviewOpen Access

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The aim is to explore how the Tanzania People's Defence Force transformed from 1964 to 1979 and its socio-political implications.
Analyzed foreign archival documents and private papers.
Conducted oral interviews with retired TPDF officers.
Accessed TPDF institutional records for detailed insights.
Documented the TPDF's growth from a fifty-man unit to a modern military force.
Explained the role of recruitment, training, and ideology in shaping civil-military relations.
Highlighted the impact of regional conflicts and Cold War dynamics on TPDF capabilities.

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This work examines military evolution in Tanzania, highlighting institutional design and socio-political implications.

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