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South africas border war, 19661989 steenkamp, willem on. South africas border war provides a timely study of the war of words waged by retired south african defence force sadf generals and other veterans against critics and detractors. Films set in the south african border war 19651989 subcategories. It sketches the story of the conflict but the focus is on south african armor forces and how they adapted to an increasing dangerous battlefield. Contested narratives and conflicting memories discusses the border wars enduring legacy and its impact on south. This book addresses such questions with respect to south africas border war. During the middle sixties 1966 and early seventies 1972, the south west africa peoples organisation swapo, through its armed military wing the peoples liberation army. The south african defence forces in the border war 19661989.
These include details about units like the south african air force 44 squadron which converted dakota aircraft into flying gun platforms similar to those used in americas war in southeast asia. The sa border war, told by two bloody amusing soldiers who. It reveals more about the battles fought by south africa s army, than most people are aware of. Operation uric or operation bootlace for the south africans was a cross border raid carried out in mozambique by operatives of the rhodesian security forces during the rhodesian bush war, with combat assistance from the south african air force. From fledgling to eagle chronicles the evolution of the saaf in the border war that raged in angola and south west africa namibia from 1966 to 1989, covering all the major south african defence force sadf operations from ongulumbashe to the april fools day war in 1989. The border war veterans group on facebook represents a collective that wants to be viewed more compassionately, as worthy and valued as. The border war the observation post south african modern. The south african border war, commonly referred to as the angolan bush war in south africa, was a conflict that took place from 1966 to 1989 largely in southwest africa now namibia and angola between south africa and its allied forces mainly the national union for the total independence of angola, unita on the one side and the angolan government, southwest africa peoples organisation. Jan 15, 2015 south africas border war is a detailed account of the war that does not hesitate to set forth the mistakes made by the south african government, but it is also offers careful, thorough analysis.
For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected article, please see its history. The namibian angolan south african border war memoirs of a military commander. The south african border war, also known as the namibian war of independence, and sometimes denoted in south africa as the angolan bush war, was a largely asymmetric conflict. It resulted in unnecessary loss of life and much trauma, not only for the conscripted men, but also families back home. Leopold scholtz is a former journalist and military historian. After world war i 1920, south africa sa was granted a class cmandate by the league of nations to administer the affairs of south west africa swa now namibia. Download link will be immediately available after checkout. Operation uric or operation bootlace for the south africans was a crossborder raid carried out in mozambique by operatives of the rhodesian security forces during the rhodesian bush war, with combat assistance from the south african air force. This book tells in good detail about the planes and tactics of the south african air force during the border war in angola to try to defeat the communist backed swapo group that was working to free south west africa namibia from south african control. South africas border war is a detailed account of the war that does not hesitate to set forth the mistakes made by the south african government, but it is also offers careful, thorough analysis. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Forbidden images 1960s to 1980s voice of south africa.
The south african border war, commonly referred to as the angolan bush war in south africa, was a conflict that took place from 1966 to 1989 largely in south west africa now namibia and angola between south africa and its allied forces mainly the national union for the total independence of angola, unita on the one side and the angolan government, south west africa peoples organisation. He has published numerous books including the sadf in the border war helion, 2015 and the. The south african border war had an immense social, cultural and political impact on south african society at the time. South african war, also called the second boer war or the second war of independence, war fought from october 11, 1899, to may 31, 1902, between great britain and the two boer afrikaner republics the south african republic transvaal and the orange free stateresulting in british victory. A site about the south african bushwar of 1966 till 1989. South african war, also called the second boer war or the second war of independence, war fought from october 11, 1899, to may 31, 1902, between great britain and the two boer afrikaner republicsthe south african republic transvaal and the orange free stateresulting in british victory. A significant, fullcolor volume, it originally sold 31,000 copies in south africa alone and. Military police, army, new books, books to read, brothers in arms, apartheid, defence force, pressure points, insurgent. Jun 01, 2014 of all the books about south africas 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with presentday namibia south africas border war has always been rated as among the best. Of all the books about south africas 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with presentday namibia south africas border war has. Oct 15, 2014 of all the books about south africas 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with presentday namibia south africas border war has always been rated as among the best. The hundreds of goodquality photographs illustrate in detail the hardships and daily life of the fighting men of both sides in the war on south africas borders.
South african armour of the border war 197589 is an osprey new vanguard series book by kyle harmse and simon dunstan, with illustrations by pierre lowe victor. The south african border war, also referred to as the namibian war of independence or the angolan bush war, was a largely asymmetric. The discussion was closed on 7 may 2018 with a consensus to merge. South africas border war 196689 casemate publishers. Along with special sections on relevant military units like the south african recces special forces. Oct 10, 2015 a small video i made as a tribute to the brave men who fought in the south african border war. South african border war simple english wikipedia, the. The book serves as a training aid and it is designed for instructors in handtohand combat of the special forces and for those who are interested in selfdefense with cold steel. It was fought between the south african defence force sadf and the peoples liberation army of namibia plan.
The south african border war, commonly referred to as the angolan bush war in south africa, was a conflict that took place from 1966 to 1989 in southwest africa now namibia and angola between south africa and its allied forces mainly unita on the one side and the angolan armed forces fapla, southwest africa peoples organisation swapo, and their allies mainly cuba on the other. The opposing forces consisted of the angolan mpla, swapo fighting for the liberation on namibia, and cuban, soviet and other east bloc advisors. The south african border war usually refers to the conflict that took place from 1966 to 1990 in southwest africa now namibia and angola between south africa and its allied forces on the one side and the angolan government, the southwest africa peoples organisation swapo and their allied forces on the other the roots of the conflict can be traced back to world war i, when south africa. Nicholle surprised me with this book it had been on my birthday list in 2015 when it was originally slated to come out. South african mirages and cuban mig21s dogfighting over cuito cuanavale. Maps of the border war a site about the south african. The silent war south african recce operations 1969 1994 peter stiff isbn 0620243007. Foreign involvement in the south african border war was nominated for deletion. Al venters latest book on south africas 23year border war along the angolan frontier offers a host of new perspectives. A significant, fullcolour volume, it originally sold 31,000 copies in south africa alone and has been out of print for decades. What are some good books about the south african border war.
Mar 12, 2015 reading south african accounts of the 23year long border war between south africa and the angolan liberation movement unita on the one hand, and the angolan government and army, supported by. The bush war, as it is known in south africa, spanned the spectrum of warfare from the lowest intensity fighting, to high technology tank and aerial combat. Jun 06, 2012 the border war veterans group on facebook represents a collective that wants to be viewed more compassionately, as worthy and valued as having saved south africa from communism, as one. The south african defence force pitted against communist angolans, swapo, cubans, and. Battles and operations of the south african border war, battle of cuito cuanavale, battle of cassinga, operation savannah, operation protea, operation cabinda, operation modular, operation askari, calueque, operation super, operation alpha. Forbidden images 1960s to 1980s voice of south africas. Dec 10, 2018 the border war is a story of white south african men who could be at work on a friday. The book explores the impact of the border war on south african culture and society during apartheid and in the new dispensation and discusses the lasting legacy or afterlife of the war in great detail. The crucible of combat over 23 years forged the fledgling south african air force into a formidable strike weapon, capable of defeating the best soviet air defenses of the time. For twentythree years, five western nations, members of the soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared.
It sketches the story of the conflict but the focus is on south african armor forces and how. Of all the books about south africas 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with. Its contents were merged into south african border war. The south african border war, commonly referred to as the angolan bush war in south africa, was a conflict that took place from 1966 to 1989 largely in south west africa now namibia and angola between south africa and its allied forces mainly unita on the one side and the angolan government, south west africa peoples organisation swapo. The south african border war south african military veterans. These include details about units like the south african air force 44 squadron which converted dakota aircraft into flying gun platforms similar. South africas border war 196689 by willem steenkamp. The border war is a story of white south african men who could be at work on a friday. The south african border war, also known as the namibian war of independence, and sometimes denoted in south africa as the angolan bush war, was a largely asymmetric conflict that occurred in namibia then south west africa, zambia, and angola from 26 august 1966 to 21 march 1990. Of all the books about south africa s 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with presentday namibia south africa s border war has always been rated as among the best. Essential reading for those wanting to understand the role of the recces special forces in the south african border war. The sa border war, told by two bloody amusing soldiers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saafs border war. A faraway war a clash of ideologies and some of the biggest battles fought on african soil since world war two.
Nov 11, 2017 the south african border war, also known as the namibian war of independence, and sometimes denoted in south africa as the angolan bush war, was a largely asymmetric conflict. This is one of the best books ever written on south africa s military involvement in southern africa. On the front line of the south african border war gavin manning. The book presents an appropriate study of the war of words fought by retired sadf generals and other veterans against detractors and critics. Pages in category south african border war films the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
From fledgling to eagle chronicles the evolution of the saaf in the border war that raged in angola and south west africa namibia from 1966 to 1989, covering all the. This was the first book to attempt a complete history of the border war and the author has succeeded in producing an ordered, chronological account of a long and confusing war. Interesting aspects of the south african bushwar border war. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. D documentary films about the south african border war. Of all the books about south africas 21year border war fought on both sides of angolas frontier with presentday namibia south africas border war has always been rated as among the best. Angola 1975 1989, about the war waged by apartheid south africa against its neighbour, has attracted the attention of historians and those who fought in it. A short overview of the south african bushwar border war. What are some good books about the south african border. In addition, south africas border war is a significant volume for all those involved in the study of war and memory or the recent history of south africa.
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