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Defence against total attack by Anthony Harrigan FIRST EDITION, POLITICAL     Anthony Harrigan argues that conflict is not a disease and that the character of man finds its manifestations in struggle. He says that the theory that non-conflict can only lead to the enslavement of mankind.  “Life without conflict would be a reduction of man’s existence tot the pre-human level, to life without quality”, he says. He looks at conflict in the Congo; conflict in the modern world; conflict and Nihilism; war and morality; psychological warfare, toxic warfare, and also has a chapter on South Africa: “strength through struggle” in which he warns against the aggressiveness and global ambitions of “emerging,” nations. He sites England and its “rising tide of immigration” and the spectre of it becoming a coloured country, as an example of what can happen to South Africa.   Nasionale Boekhandel, p. FIRST EDITION Condition: Hard cover, dust jacket, contents in good condition. Only slight age yellowing.   Packaging and Postage R28 POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON FRIDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE FOR . Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R28, and R6 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.    

Magnus Malan - My life with the SA Defence Force - Protea - 2006 - Hard gloss in very good, clean and tight condition. As a schoolboy at the age of thirteen, Magnus Malan had already run away to join what was then the Union Defence Force. This was to no avail, of course, but ever since he was permitted to join the Physical Training Battalion in 1946, for a period of some 45 years, his career and life has been closely entwined with the South African Defence Force. Malan’s military career took him to many places in Southern Africa: Robben Island, the former South West Africa, where the Territorial Force was charged with protecting the South African Mandate territory, to the Military Academy in Saldanha and the Castle in Cape Town. As Chief of the Army and later Chief of the Defence Force he was closely involved in South Africa’s incursion into Angola in 1975 and 1976, and also in many cross-border operations in the years thereafter. Malan then entered politics, and will be particularly remembered as Minister of Defence during the troubled 1980s. Malan offers a brief account of the influence that political developments in Southern Africa since 1960 had on the structures and functions of the South African Defence Force; on the successes of Armscor, and on South Africa’s nuclear arms capability. He also provides valuable context for a period of many political and military events; a period of immense importance to the present generation and their descendants, but which has become almost forgotten. The book pays tribute to all those who contributed to the successes of the South African Defence Force and Armscor in a critical era of our history.  

As a schoolboy at the age of thirteen, Magnus Malan had already run away to join what was then the Union Defence Force. This was to no avail, of course, but ever since he was permitted to join the Physical Training Battalion in 1946, for a period of some 45 years, his career and life has been closely entwined with the South African Defence Force. Malan's military career took him to many places in Southern Africa: Robben Island, the former South West Africa, where the Territorial Force was charged with protecting the South African Mandate territory, to the Military Academy in Saldanha and the Castle in Cape Town. As Chief of the Army and later Chief of the Defence Force he was closely involved in South Africa's incursion into Angola in 1975 and 1976, and also in many cross-border operations in the years thereafter. Malan then entered politics, and will be particularly remembered as Minister of Defence during the troubled 1980s. Malan offers a brief account of the influence that political developments in Southern Africa since 1960 had on the structures and functions of the South African Defence Force; on the successes of Armscor, and on South Africa's nuclear arms capability. He also provides valuable context for a period of many political and military events; a period of immense importance to the present generation and their descendants, but which has become almost forgotten. The title pays tribute to all those who contributed to the successes of the South African Defence Force and Armscor in a critical era of our history. Hardcover, 509 pages.  Published 2006 General Magnus Andr de Merindol Malan SSA SD OMSG SM MP (30 January 1930 18 July 2011)  was the Minister of Defence in the cabinet of President P. W. Botha, Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF) and Chief of the South African Army. He died peacefully at home on Monday 18 July 2011

My Life with the S. A. Defence Force By: Magnus Malan A first edition hardcover published by Protea BookHouse in  2006 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete clean & bright a very nice copy Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation abe #  

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DOGS OF WAR Author / Publisher: PEET COETZEE (This is the English version of   K-9 HONDE SOLDATE) Book Details: ISBN - 9780620513319 This book has 313 B&W foto’s. Contains 300 pages. Bonding – Stitched back Cover tipe - Paperback   This book is an updated version of the first and only history of the South African Defence Force (SADF) Dog Centre unit from the old to the new, and also right up to the disbandment of this small and little known unit. It will skillfully guide you, with the help of richly illustrated photographic coverage from the origins of the SADF Dog Centre; along the pitfall-strewn path it had to wander in order to gain the important first-class knowledge necessary to function successfully on our borders.   During the bush war phase, they started their experience when it was first deployed, as early as 1967.       Ten years later their knowledge was exploited in a unit specially designed to cater for their abilities. Dog handlers of this unit, the South West Africa Specialist Unit, will tell the story of some of the personal experiences they encountered while doing their bit on the border.   Although two handlers and eight dogs had to pay with their lives during skirmishes with the enemy, many a life was saved by the vigilance of man’s best vriend. Two medals for bravery were awarded to dogs.   Peet Coetzee was one of the pioneers of the dog unit, and served for 33 years in the SADF. As the author of bush war books he enjoyed praise for his earlier books as being “ the most comprehensive and richly illustrated of all bush literature” [VOLKSBLAD, Bloemfontein].  

General Service Campaign medal with Mentioned in Dispatches and Maluti Clasp Physical Description: Excellent condition medal is numbered Award description: To a member of the SADF or the Auxiliary Service of the SADF, who has since 1 January 1983 been employed, within the borders of the Republic of South Africa. 1990 - Qualifying service (a) Service rendered within the borders of the Republic of South Africa for a continuous period of 55 days, or for a noncontinuous period of 90 days. (b) Whilst rendering such service irrespective of the period of service, was injured or killed and was thus prevented from completing the required period of service. 1993 - Amendment to qualifying service was extended to combat terrorism and crime. The following was considered as qualifying service for the award of the medal: Rendering service and completed as part of any military operation within the borders of the Republic of South Africa on service in defence of the Republic or in the prevention or suppression of terrorism or in internal disorder in the Republic or in the preservation of life, health or property or for the maintenance of essential services, including the maintenance of law and order or the prevention of crime in co-operation with the South African Police. Discontinued with effect 16 April 2003 Okhankanyiweyo (Mentioned in Despatches) (Worn on Tshumelo Ikatelaho medal ribbon): The State President deems it desirable to be informed of every noteworthy instance of Brave or Meritorious Conduct, Leadership, Devotion to Duty, Praiseworthy Service or other Distinguished Conduct by Officers and Other Ranks of the South African National Defence Force, and of any Auxiliary Service of the South African National Defence Force, and of any Armed Forces attached to or serving with or rendering any service to the South African National Defence Force, who have distinguished themselves in the execution of duty in accordance with the provisions of the Defence Act, or in other circumstances, which actions may not have warranted the award of a particular Decoration or Medal for such distinguished services Maluti Clasp: Clasp to the General Service Medal The Maluti Clasp was awarded to members of the SANDF who distinguished themselves by participation in Operation BOLEAS and Operation MALUTI in Lesotho      

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days In sixty-four bite-sized pieces of advice, Michael Pollan's "Food Rules" tells you everything you need to know to eat healthily, dine happily and live well. Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much. Using those seven simple words as his guide, internationally-acclaimed food journalist Michael Pollan offers this indispensable handbook for anyone concerned about health and food. Sensible, easy to use and written in plain English, "Food Rules" is a set of memorable adages designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts, gathered from a wide variety of sources: nutritionists, anthropologists, ancient cultures - and grandmothers. Whether at the supermarket, a restaurant or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is the perfect manual for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat. "In more than four decades I have come across nothing more intelligent, sensible and simple to follow than these principles". ("The New York Times"). "Instantly makes redundant all diet books and 99 per cent of discussions around healthy eating...Sense, at last". ("Daily Mail" praise for "In Defence of Food"). "Pollan invites us to grab our pots and pans and cook some real food for dinner". ("Time Out", praise for "In Defence of Food"). "Read this witty book for a healthier life and diet". ("The Times", praise for "In Defence of Food"). Michael Pollan has been writing for over twenty years about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect: food, agriculture, gardens, drugs, and architecture. "The Omnivore's Dilemma", about the ethics and ecology of eating, was named one of the ten best books of by the "New York Times" and the "Washington Post". He is also the author of "The Botany of Desire", "A Place of My Own" and "Second Nature" and, most recently, "In Defence of Food". Features Summary Suitable for anyone who is concerned about health and food, this book offers a set of memorable adages designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts... Author Michael Pollan Publisher Penguin Books Release date Pages 140 ISBN ISBN

General Jannie Geldenhuys is widely regarded as one of the leading military commanders South Africa has ever produced. As Chief of the South African Defence Force from 1985 to 1990 he brought his experience to bear on the South African Border War, and was part of the negotiating team which brought an end to the conflict in 1989. In this completely revised and updated edition, Geldenhuys reflects on a life defined as much by a military career spanning more than four decades as it was by politics and indeed the need for peace on the African sub-continent. At the Front covers the years before and during the protracted Border War. But rather than a blow-by-blow official history, it consists of Geldenhuys personal experiences and insights. These include facts unknown to civilians and even to some high-ranking military officials. In particular, Geldenhuys sheds light on the final years of the conflict and the negotiated settlement. Geldenhuys also writes of his early years, as he evolved from a rugby-mad young subaltern officer to a deep-thinking, reflective man with ever-sharpening insights into, war, peace, politics and, most of all, himself. Softcover, 394 pages. Published 2008  ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  General Johannes ('Jannie') Geldenhuys SSAS SD SOE SM GCIH ORB, is a former South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Defence Force between 1985 and 1990. Born in Kroonstad on 5 February 1935, he obtained a BMil from the University of Pretoria before joining 1 Special Service Battalion. Later he went on to higher command in 1977, serving as commander of South West Africa Command, a post he held until 1980, when he served in the position of General Officer Commanding the South West African Territorial Force. After this he became Chief of the Army, before being promoted to the position of Chief of the South African Defence Force on the 31st of October 1985. In this role, he took part in negotiations that brought the Border War to an end in 1989, after 23 years of fighting.

My memoirs of the British South African Police 1966 - 1981 ... and a Colonial Upbringing in Northern Rhodesia Throughout the authors life in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) his father was a member of the Northern Rhodesia Police and the author sets about recording various incidents in the life of a youngster growing up on the numerous towns and police stations at which his father served.  The family moved to Southern Rhodesia in 1964. Finalizing his secondary schooling at Chaplin School, Gwelo, Rhodesia, in 1965, the author joined the British South Africa Police (BSAP) in March 1966 and elected to go into the district branch of the Force. The author traces his career from a young patrol officer, through the various ranks and district police stations on which he served, to his retirement in August 1981 as a superintendent, in what was then Zimbabwe.  He highlights the typical lifestyle associated with a district copper, including anecdotes from the Bush War that was raging. Apart from the lighter side of the book hitting an elephant at Makuti at 1 a.m. in a Mini Moke; realizing five minutes before presenting his men on parade to the Officer Commanding, at an annual inspection, that he had left his trousers at home; attending an internal disciplinary hearing as the accused for being drunk off duty where the presiding officer commented that the authors main defence witness appeared more drunk than the author and dismissed the casethere are some more serious chapters involving terrorist incidents, some of which are captured on an original station Incident Log which the author has included in the book.   Paperback / 256 pages 80 b/w photos, 2 maps  

By John Shaw 2015. Soft cover; 263 pages. Very good condition; like new. Under 1kg.   Throughout the author's life in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) his father was a member of the Northern Rhodesia Police and the author sets about recording various incidents in the life of a youngster growing up on the numerous towns and police stations at which his father served. The family moved to Southern Rhodesia in 1964. Finalizing his secondary schooling at Chaplin school, Gwelo, Rhodesia, in 1965, the author joined the British South Africa Police (BSAP) in March 1966 and elected to go into the district branch of the force. The author traces his career from a young patrol officer, through the various ranks and district police stations on which he served, to his retirement in August 1981 as a superintendent, in what was then Zimbabwe. He highlights the typical lifestyle associated with a district 'copper', including anecdotes from the Bush War that was raging. Apart from the lighter side of the book- hitting an elephant at Makuti at 1 a.m. in a Mini Moke; realizing five minutes before presenting his men on parade to the officer commanding, at an annual inspection, that he had left his trousers at home; attending an internal disciplinary hearing as the accused for being drunk off duty where the presiding officer commented that the author's main defence witness appeared more drunk than the author and dismissed the case-there are some more serious chapters involving terrorist incidents, some of which are captured on an original station incident log which the author has included in the book.

Eureka.   Finally, South Africa democratised! After more than five centuries of exploitation, the country is free! Nelson Mandelas dream of a Rainbow Nation gave hope to the people. South Africa will have peace and tranquillity. The nation will have a future as colourful as the rainbow. News Flash:   Two decades of ANC rule, and there is no Rainbow Nation. Today, South Africa is still-segregated. It has a nonwhite population more miserable than ever. The country suffers arguably the worst inequalities in the world.  The situation is worse than under minority Afrikaner Apartheid rule. The book   Apartheid: The Blame Past and Present, is jam-packed with stories from my life under Apartheid. In fact, my life is a journey within the bubble of Apartheid.  It switched discrimination away from black people. Today discrimination focuses on white people. Apartheid did not end in 1994. It just transformed into reverse-Apartheid. First published: February 2018. Paperback, 372 pages.    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jan Cronje was born in April 1945 and spent 22 years working in Local Government, studying and practicing Public  Management and International Politics. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Management.  His Masters Degree Thesis was The Management and Administration of Civil Defence in South Africa (Stellenbosch University). Jan currently resides in the United Kingdom where he also lectured at the University of Derby (2005 2014). He spents his retirement as a freelance writer.  

Troepie from Call-up to Camps by Cameron Blake. South African Border War A compilation of the recollection of conscripts about their time in the South African Defence Force from receiving call-up papers, klaaring in, training in the bush, border patrols, and everyday life in the SADF.  Included are official documents, call-up papers, extracts from a basic training manual and a clearing-out certificate. Appendices include information of on the history of National service, the context of the Border War and life in the army. Condition:  soft cover,  slight edge frayed,   age yellowing, Few back pages marks, else  good condition.   Zebra Press Publishers, 2009,  306p., p. Packaging and Postage R55 (in S.A.)  Due to VAT hike. POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE. Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R55 and R10 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page. I can also post your book(s) at POSTNET at R99 (under 5 kilograms). You will receive it within four days at your nearest town or city post Net.  SAVE ON POSTAGE BY ORDERING MORE THAN ONE ITEM FROM US!!!  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days This is the series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket. Get fast facts at your fingertips with this "DK Pocket Eyewitness: Dinosaur", packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. This title includes coverage that ranges from dinosaurs and birds, and reptiles to early mammals and more. Find out what they looked like, when and where they lived and what they ate. Plus, discover the top ten ways of dinosaur defence. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow. You'll find a world of prehistoric life in this pocket-sized guide. Features Summary Includes coverage that ranges from dinosaurs and birds, and reptiles to early mammals and more. This title lets you find out what they looked like, when and where they lived and what they ate... Publisher Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd Release date Pages 160 ISBN ISBN

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is the story of how the Cold War impacted on the people of East Anglia. Had nuclear conflict broken out, the region would have found itself as the target of a Soviet strike for the simple reason that it housed the launch pad for not only the British deterrent, but also America's first line of defence. The book also examines the early development of the UK's nuclear arsenal, with ballistic and environmental testing of nuclear bombs at Orford Ness and storage and maintenance at one of the country's most secret sites, Barnham. Cold War: East Anglia reveals the secrets of the years of confrontation, and looks at what life might have been like had the Cold War turned 'hot'. Features Summary This is the story of how the Cold War impacted on the people of East Anglia. Had nuclear conflict broken out, the region would have found itself as the target of a Soviet strike for the simple reason that it housed the launch pad for not only the British deterrent... Author Jim Wilson Publisher The History Press Ltd Release date Pages 160 ISBN ISBN

Only an Anguish to Live Here. Olive Schreiner and the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 Karel Schoeman FIRST EDITION Book based on Schreiner’s largely unpublished letters and other contemporary sources recreates her life during the war and her sympathy and defence of the Boers   Published:  Human & Rousseau 1992, 24OP. Condition: very good. Hard cover, dust jacket.Gloss paper, signature of previous owner on frontispage. The laminated pictorial dustjacket is in fine condition. The extremities of the spine of the maroon paper boards are lightly rubbed. The printed endpapers - photographs of a Boer column at the front and a British column at the back, are unmarked and fine and the binding tight.   Maps, b/w illustrated text, sources and index included.     Packaging and Postage R48 (in S.A.) POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON FRIDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE. Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R48, and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.

Only an Anguish to Live Here. Olive Schreiner and the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 Karel Schoeman FIRST EDITION Book based on Schreiner’s largely unpublished letters and other contemporary sources recreates her life during the war and her sympathy and defence of the Boers   Published:  Human & Rousseau 1992, 24OP. Condition: very good. Hard cover, dust jacket.Gloss paper, signature of previous owner on frontispage. The laminated pictorial dustjacket is in fine condition. The extremities of the spine of the maroon paper boards are lightly rubbed. The printed endpapers - photographs of a Boer column at the front and a British column at the back, are unmarked and fine and the binding tight.   Maps, b/w illustrated text, sources and index included.     Packaging and Postage R52 (in S.A.) POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE. Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R48, and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.

.   We have on offer this Set of 3 WW2 Medals.  All 3 issued to F.H.McDougall 290561 The  Africa Service Medal  is a RSA  campaign medal for service during the WW2, which was awarded to members of the UDF, the SAP  and the South African Railways Police. The  War Medal 1939–1945  is a campaign medal which was instituted by the UK  on 16 August 1945, for award to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 The  Defence Medal  is a campaign medal which was instituted by the  United Kingdom  in May 1945, to be awarded to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian service during the  Second World War This is a Stunning Piece to add to your collection!!  Old things are made to last for yonks. We will find old things from the past for you to love back into life. a Wonderful Quality item you have found. The item is in Good Vintage Condition, Pre-Ownership.                                   .      .   S A POST OFFICE IS STANDARD SHIPPING METHOD.

A wide-eyed South African conscript relates his small share of the war in Angola and Namibia in the 1980s. This is not the usual military history, written by a commander armed with facts, nor a researched story of a war or campaign.  It is a personal experience. Being brutally honest it will resonate not only with readers of all things military but also with a wider literary audience, for its poetic prose and subtle sentiments, and for its entertaining narrative. It may thus be of interest not only to the South African men who were there, but to their women who were left behind, and to all men and women anywhere. It is a book by a non-warrior dumped into a war, which nevertheless provides vivid alternative first-hand accounts whose validity cannot simply be brushed aside by professional historians. Descriptive writing takes readers right into the colourful past, into action and into personal interactions. Notes made at the time preserve intimate details of what it was like to be a White South African during Apartheid, and the surprisingly humane culture within its small but effective White-led Army. Dialogue is remembered verbatim as is the unique jargon and profanity of the time, with English translations where Afrikaans is spoken. After a brief life background the narrative moves chronologically through two years of military training, deployment, combat and demobilisation, with comments on the human effect of these experiences. The result is a compelling time capsule: the South African Defence Force ceased to exist in 1994 when South Africa began its non-racial democracy. Surprisingly, because it was a humane army it was a good one. This is not just a liberal attitude. It meant that when a thing needed doing, it was done conscientiously and thoroughly, with thought for secondary effects. It was a dangerous opponent to have, inflicting maximum casualties where this was necessary, but when the need passed, it switched easily to a humanitarian purpose. There was much lost that being unique (and laudable) in the Old South African culture and in its Army's approach and attitude, is fascinating today. Paperback, 208 pages. Published 2017.