My Command-An Account of the Nigerian Civil War 1967-1970
by: General Olusegun Obasanjo (Former Head of State)

Softcover. London/Ibadan, Nigeria, Heinemann, reprint, 1999, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 178 pages. Text augmented by 13 black and white plates, and by eight sketch maps. The first book on the Nigerian Civil War written by one of the top commanders, Obasanjo was a Colonel when the war started but he rose to become Commander of 3 Marine Commando Division, "which played a crucial role in winning the [war] for the Federal Government". A well regarded and highly authoritative book of interest to the Africa historian as well as to militarists, the author gives a detailed account of the military operations on all fronts. In later years, he became Head of State from 1976 to 1979 before handing over to an elected civilian regime, and he remains a much respected figure. Cheaply produced book but a solid copy. No marking.