The Second Chimurenga, also known as the Zimbabwe War of Liberation, was a conflict that took place from the late 1960s to 1979. It involved various nationalist groups, primarily the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), fighting against British colonial rule and the white-minority government in what was then known as Rhodesia. The war aimed to achieve independence and end racial discrimination. The conflict resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. It culminated in the signing of the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979, which led to recognized independence for Zimbabwe in 1980. The war is a crucial part of Zimbabwe's history, shaping its political landscape and national identity.