Koevoet experiencing south africa

Koevoet! has been an global bestseller since its release over 20 years ago. This new edition goes far beyond the original in capturing the courage, fear and intensity of South Africa's deadly bush war. Never before had an outsider been given unrestricted access to Koevoet, the elite South West African Police counterinsurgency unit - also known as Operation K and officially as the South West Africa Police Counter Insurgency Unit (SWAPOL-COIN). Author Jim Hooper spent a total of five months embedded with the semi-secret and predominantly black 'Ops K', which climaxed with one of the most vicious and determined infiltrations ever mounted by the communist-backed South West Africa People s Organization (SWAPO). Crossing regularly into Angola in pursuit of the insurgents, he saw friends die next to him and was twice wounded himself. This updated edition, drawing on the recollections and diaries of the men he rode with, will fascinate yet another generation of readers. In assembling this work, Jim Hooper had the opportunity to re-connect with so many of the men who allowed this outsider to ride with them. All of which brought a new intensity and poignancy. It also reminded Jim Hooper how privileged he was to have been witness to Koevoet's war. This stunning work is a tribute to Koevoet and the legend they created. "Hooper is a careful reporter, but also a born writer; his vivid word-pictures drag you in and hold you. He skillfully conveys his initially unwelcoming reception by an operational unit; the long, frustrating grind of search operations in punishing terrain and climate; the extraordinary bush skills of the Ovambo policemen; the shock of sudden contact, and its aftermath." Martin Windrow "Jim Hooper's account of South Africa's successful "Ops K" in Namibia against South West Africa's People's Organization guerrillas should be required reading. The classic narrative is as timely today as it was twenty years ago." Charles D. Melson, Chief Historian, U.S. Marine Corps University. "This expanded edition is a skillfully woven mosaic of personal accounts from those involved and what he experienced during combat with Koevoet. The use of new material from those he rode with lays bare the realities of war, the fears and emotions that ebb and flow in the heat of combat, and the courage one finds to bring the battle to the enemy" Piet Nortje, Author of 32 Battalion "Koevoet describes in great detail the men, both black and white, and their mine-protected cross-country vehicles which were years ahead of anything in use by other western forces, the dedicated helicopter support units and the tactics used to bring an elusive guerrilla force to battle." Paul French, Author of Shadows of a Forgotten Past: To the Edge with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts. Paperback, 312 pages. Published February 2014, 3rd edition This book is imported on demand and dispatched within 15 working days depending on supplier. 

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KOEVOET Special Tactical Force Camoflage Bush Jacket of 1980's - 1992 worn during the Terrorist bush Wars of South West Africa / South Africa

 Koevoet! - Jim HooperSouthern - 1989, first edition, second impression - Har cover with dust cover show slight wear.  Internall stiil clean and tight. This stunning work is a tribute to Koevoet and the legend they created. This new edition features a substantially rewritten and expanded text accompanied by nearly 100 colour photographs. “A thrilling exposé of modern military history, and of one of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts”. Dan Mills, author of the bestseller Sniper One: The Blistering True Story of a British Battle Group Under Siege “Koevoet is full of detail, flavour and character – Hooper’s informal style of writing brings the reader immediately into the story. Engrossing and educational – it is hard to stop.” British Army Review "...a valuable first-hand account of South African counter-insurgency operations in what was then South-West Africa and should be read by anyone interested in the southern African conflicts of the late twentieth century."   Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research

 KOEVOET - 2nd Pattern Camouflage Jersey  (w/ Reinforced Elbow).  Size: LARGE.    FOREIGN BIDDERS WELCOME!     This item is in GOOD CONDITION.  ALL BUTTONS AND EPAULETTES ARE PRESENT. THE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN IS CRISP & COLOURS ARE BRIGHT.    ISSUED TO ALL COUNTER-INSURGENCY  (COIN) & INTERNAL STABILITY / RIOT UNIT PERSONNEL - THE REINFORCED JERSEY WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.   SIZE: 97  /  LARGE. ARMPIT TO ARMPIT: +/ - 58 CM (NOTE: JERSEY STRETCHES). SHOULDER TO WAIST: + / - 69 CM.   AN IDEAL ADDITION TO ANY PERSONAL COLLECTION RELATING TO SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR MEMORABILIA - OR FOR PRACTICAL USE BY THE TRUE ENTHUSIAST OR RE-ENACTOR.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC  SEE SHIPPING. 

    Maxwell Leigh Captives Courageous   Johannesburg 1992, first edition, hard cover, illustrations, 332 pages, original dust jacket, dedication on first free page, otherwise in very fine antiquarian preservation     Buy bulk to save on postage. Kindly have a look to my related books on Africana, South West Africa (Südwestafrika, Suid-Wes Afrika), SWA, DOA, German East Africa, ZAR, Anglo-Boer War, Border War (grensoorlog), Germany (Deutsches Reich), Colonies, Paul Kruger, Jan Smuts, Eugene Terre'Blanche, AWB, HNP, National Party, vryheidsoorlog, Rhodesia, Verwoerd, Angola, Bataljoen 32, SADF, Koevoet, Bushmen, Recce, Legion, Pik Botha PW, Viljoen, Weermag, Cuba, Paratroopers, Panzer, Cheetah, Olifant, SWAPO, terrorists, elite forces, Army, BBB

    Gerald L'Ange Urgent Imperial Service Ashanti 1991, first edition, hard cover, illustrations, 352 pages, original dust jacket   in excellent second-hand condition       Buy bulk to save on postage. Kindly have a look to my related books on Africana, South West Africa (Südwestafrika, Suid-Wes Afrika), SWA, DOA, German East Africa, ZAR, Anglo-Boer War, Border War (grensoorlog), Germany (Deutsches Reich), Colonies, Paul Kruger, Jan Smuts, Eugene Terre'Blanche, AWB, HNP, National Party, vryheidsoorlog, Rhodesia, Verwoerd, Angola, Bataljoen 32, SADF, Koevoet, Bushmen, Recce, Legion, Pik Botha PW, Viljoen, Weermag, Cuba, Paratroopers, Panzer, Cheetah, Olifant, SWAPO, terrorists, elite forces, Army, BBB

ZULU ZULU GOLF Life and Death with Koevoet  ARN DURAND; Softcover Zebra Press 2011  ISBN 978 1 77022 148 2 ; No. of Pages; 303  Very good condition, tightly bound, no tears or writing added. Postage; Via SA PO  with tracking and within S A  then please add R45.00 alternatively via POSTNET  to POSTNET  for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg) then please add R104.00      Zulu Zulu Golf: Two Years With Koevoet by   Arn Durand   (Goodreads Author)   3.85    ·      Rating details  ·    47  Ratings   ·    3  Reviews The gripping account of Arn Durand s first two years with Koevoet, South Africa s most deadly fighting unit during the Border War. Through Durand s eyes, the reader will experience the madness, mayhem and complexity of the war. A unit of the South African police, Koevoet was the most deadly fighting force involved in the Border War. This book is the account of Arn Durand s first years with Koevoet, from 1982 to 1983. He describes patrols, ambushes and contacts, situations of certain death, dealings with the enemy and relationships with his Ovambo colleagues. This book does not glorify war or peddle propaganda. It simply relates, in a deadpan style, what it was like to be a killing machine in the heat of battle."

ZULU ZULU GOLF Life and Death with Koevoet  ARN DURAND; Softcover Zebra Press 2011  ISBN 978 1 77022 148 2 ; No. of Pages; 303  Please note that I have now also listed the sequel to this book; ZULU ZULU FOXTROT by the same author. Very good condition, tightly bound, no tears or writing added. Postage; Via SA PO  with tracking and within S A  then please add R45.00 alternatively via POSTNET  to POSTNET  for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg) then please add R104.00      Zulu Zulu Golf: Two Years With Koevoet by   Arn Durand   (Goodreads Author)   3.85    ·      Rating details  ·    47  Ratings   ·    3  Reviews The gripping account of Arn Durand s first two years with Koevoet, South Africa s most deadly fighting unit during the Border War. Through Durand s eyes, the reader will experience the madness, mayhem and complexity of the war. A unit of the South African police, Koevoet was the most deadly fighting force involved in the Border War. This book is the account of Arn Durand s first years with Koevoet, from 1982 to 1983. He describes patrols, ambushes and contacts, situations of certain death, dealings with the enemy and relationships with his Ovambo colleagues. This book does not glorify war or peddle propaganda. It simply relates, in a deadpan style, what it was like to be a killing machine in the heat of battle."

ZULU ZULU GOLF Life and Death with Koevoet  ARN DURAND; Softcover Zebra Press 2011  ISBN 978 1 77022 148 2 ; No. of Pages; 303  Please note that I have now also listed the sequel to this book; ZULU ZULU FOXTROT by the same author. Very good condition, tightly bound, no tears or writing added. Postage; Via SA PO  with tracking and within S A  then please add R50.00 alternatively and preferably via POSTNET  to POSTNET  for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg) then please add R104.00    I have also listed " ZULU ZULU FOXTROT  by ARN DURAND  " as a separate item; the SA PO  postage for both will be R60.00 and  the Postnet to Postnet will still be R104.00    Zulu Zulu Golf: Two Years With Koevoet by   Arn Durand   (Goodreads Author)   3.85    ·      Rating details  ·    47  Ratings   ·    3  Reviews The gripping account of Arn Durand s first two years with Koevoet, South Africa s most deadly fighting unit during the Border War. Through Durand s eyes, the reader will experience the madness, mayhem and complexity of the war. A unit of the South African police, Koevoet was the most deadly fighting force involved in the Border War. This book is the account of Arn Durand s first years with Koevoet, from 1982 to 1983. He describes patrols, ambushes and contacts, situations of certain death, dealings with the enemy and relationships with his Ovambo colleagues. This book does not glorify war or peddle propaganda. It simply relates, in a deadpan style, what it was like to be a killing machine in the heat of battle."

2011. Soft cover, 303 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg. The gripping account of Arn Durand's first two years with Koevoet, South Africa s most deadly fighting unit during the Border War. Through Durand's eyes, the reader will experience the madness, mayhem and complexity of the war. A unit of the South African police, Koevoet was the most deadly fighting force involved in the Border War. This book is the account of Arn Durand's first years with Koevoet, from 1982 to 1983. He describes patrols, ambushes and contacts, situations of certain death, dealings with the enemy and relationships with his Ovambo colleagues. This book does not glorify war or peddle propaganda. It simply relates, in a deadpan style, what it was like to be a killing machine in the heat of battle.  

Zulu Zulu Golf Life and Death in Koevoet By: Arn Durand A first edition softcover published by Zebra Press in 2011 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no inscriptions, light agecolour Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

Zulu Zulu Golf Life and Death in Koevoet By: Arn Durand A first edition softcover published by Zebra Press in 2011 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, foxing to front & rear flyleaves, Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

Zulu Zulu Foxtrot - To Hell and Back with Koevoet By: Arn Durand A first edition softcover published by Zebra Press in 2012 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, a nice copy Packaging and Postage within South Africa R60.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

Paperback English. PLUTO PRESS. 2008. ISBN: 9780745324722. 320pp. Good condition in softcover. This book analyses the causes of armed conflicts in Southern Africa during the Cold War. It examines the influence of the various external forces in the region during this period and their relationship to local movements and governments. The book focuses on states experiencing violent internal conflict and foreign intervention, that is Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The author provides an unique history of the key part that the Soviet Union played in these developments. Spanning 30 years, the book explores how each country struggled for genuine independence against colonialism and apartheid and their place in the wider conflicts encompassed by the Cold War. Book No: 2500588