A faraway war a clash of ideologies and some of the biggest battles fought on african soil since world war two. 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. 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. The south african border war refers to the conflict that took place from 1966 to 1990 primarily in southwest africa now namibia between south africa on one side and the southwest africa peoples organisation swapo and its allies on the other. South africas border war 196689 by willem steenkamp. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saafs border war. 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. 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. Its contents were merged into south african border war. 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. 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. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. 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 significant, fullcolor volume, it originally sold 31,000 copies in south africa alone and.
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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. Its thesis is that the meaning of border war is neither fixed nor inscribed in the. 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. 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. It was fought between the south african defence force sadf and the peoples liberation army of namibia plan. The sa border war, told by two bloody amusing soldiers. Interesting aspects of the south african bushwar border war. The border war veterans group on facebook represents a collective that wants to be viewed more compassionately, as worthy and valued as. On the front line of the south african border war gavin manning. The south african border war south african military veterans. It resulted in unnecessary loss of life and much trauma, not only for the conscripted men, but also families back home.
What are some good books about the south african border war. The silent war south african recce operations 1969 1994 peter stiff isbn 0620243007. Forbidden images 1960s to 1980s voice of south africa. 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. 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.
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What are some good books about the south african border. 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. The south african border war had an immense social, cultural and political impact on south african society at the time. Oct 10, 2015 a small video i made as a tribute to the brave men who fought in the south african border war. 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. 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. 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. He has published numerous books including the sadf in the border war helion, 2015 and the.
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. The discussion was closed on 7 may 2018 with a consensus to merge. It reveals more about the battles fought by south africa s army, than most people are aware of. The sa border war, told by two bloody amusing soldiers who. 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. D documentary films about the south african border war. Leopold scholtz is a former journalist and military historian. 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. Foreign involvement in the south african border war was nominated for deletion. 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. A site about the south african bushwar of 1966 till 1989.
South africas border war 196689 casemate publishers. 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. Films set in the south african border war 19651989 subcategories. 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 that occurred in namibia then south west africa, zambia, and angola from 26 august 1966 to 21 march 1990. 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. Essential reading for those wanting to understand the role of the recces special forces in the south african border war. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected article, please see its history. The south african border war, also referred to as the namibian war of independence or the angolan bush war, was a largely asymmetric. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. 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.
Along with special sections on relevant military units like the south african recces special forces. 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. A significant, fullcolor volume, it originally sold 31,000 copies in south africa alone and has been out of print for decades. 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. 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. Pages in category south african border war films the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. 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. 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 socalled bushwar or border war was fought in n. The book presents an appropriate study of the war of words fought by retired sadf generals and other veterans against detractors and critics. 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. These include details about units like the south african air force 44 squadron which converted dakota aircraft into flying gun platforms similar.
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