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Rhodesian Defence Regiment
Active1978–1980
CountryRhodesia
Branch Regular Army
TypeInfantry
RoleStatic guard unit
Size2 Battalions
EngagementsRhodesian Bush War

The Rhodesian Defence Regiment (RDR) was a unit of the Rhodesian Army during the last years of the Rhodesian Bush War from 1978 to 1980. It was a guard unit composed of mainly coloured and Asian conscripts.

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