Koevoet experiencing south

Buy Koevoet!: Experiencing South Africas Deadly Bush War - Jim Hooper for R550.00

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. 

 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. 

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

This is the story of one of the world's most effective Special Forces units told by the men who served in it. Breaking with conventional military thinking, the South African Police created Koevoet by refining the concept of the counter-insurgency group pioneered in Rhodesia during the Bush War in order to provide up-to-date intelligence about an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves tell their own stories of the exploits of that famous unit. The origins and history of this famous Special Forces unit, as told by the men on the ground 9 chapters 640 pages full-colour litho print 1000 photographs 200 objects of militaria 200 documents 20 maps 70 stories told by the men themselves Approved by the Koevoet Bond  Roll of Honour Honours and Awards table Citation of all gallantry awards Glossary First Edition - January 2017

   Welcome to MT's Collectables. Our goal is to offer good quality collectables at reasonable prices. International bidders are welcome, but should take note of the international shipping charges. We are happy to combine orders to save on shipping. We do not make use of discreet listings, this is to keep all transactions transparent and without question. Items will be dispatched on Mondays and Tuesdays. Payment is due within 7 days of auction end if alternative arrangements are not made. We are reasonable, so talk to us and see what we can do to help. Have a good look at the pictures provided, these are of the actual item you are bidding on and form a vital part of the description. We do not close our auctions early, so please don't ask. We believe in a fair system where everybody has an equal opportunity. Happy bidding and thanks for taking the time to view our items.   Up for auction is a South West Arfican Police Cap badge, also as issued to Koevoet members. Please see my other auctions for more items belonging to this Koevoet member.   Happy bidding

Buy South African Police - 1970s/1980s - Tin/Koevoet -- Border Camo Flap Cap for R1,500.00

Buy ** Koevoet / South African Police: 2nd Pattern Camouflage Material Trouser Leg #1.** for R75.00

Buy South West African Police Star for Distinguished Service, full size medal (SWAPOL/Koevoet) for R250.00

Buy South West African Police Star for Merit Medal, full size (SWAPOL/Koevoet) for R450.00

For the study of intercultural communication. It is extensive and easy to understand. This is specifically based on South African cultures.

    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

    SOUTH AFRICANS AT WAR SERIES no 1 James Ambrose Brown The War of a Hundred Days Springboks in Somalia and Abyssinia 1940-1941 Rivonia (Ashanti) 1990, first edition, hard cover, illustrations, 300 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, Fapla