Koevoet

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 -ZULU ZULU FOXTROT BY ARN DURAND- FIRST EDITION PUBLISHED 2012-261 PAGES-CONDITION NEW  

KOEVOET STF Angola / Bushwar Camo Cap with Day Glo Inner, Neck and Ear Flaps. Size 55 THESE ARE NOT CURRENT ISSUE ! 

Koevoet Miniature Camo Bush Hat With Back Flap. The length of this cap is 8cm, the height measures 5cm and the width measures 10cm.

Koevoet Shorts - Summer Type -  Large. The waist measurement of this item is 94cm. This pair of pants is in a good condition.

 koevoet short sleeve shirt meduim size across the chest -- 600mm --- 60cm full lenght - 900mm ---90cm overseas convert to Bob Bucks  

 Koevoet Camo combat trousers - 1984 - Size 92 - Inner leg 77 cm

 Koevoet Camo short sleeve shirt - Size medium - Waist 55 cm - Inner arm 56 cm 

KOEVOET SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT Great Condition! ***Check out our other great deals  here ***          

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

 Koevoet camo flap cap with ear flaps, size 58 Postage SAPO R50, Postnet R100, will combine Fastway Couriers, anywhere in JHB/PTA or major centres R70     Will post overseas, 

Koevoet Cap  Good condition  head size 170mm in diameter Overseas convert to Bob Bucks  

 Koevoet Camo Pattern short sleeve shirt - Waist 54 cm - Inner arm 56 cm - Total back length 83 cm 

 Koevoet Camo Pattern Coverall trousers - Waist 97 cm - Inner leg 80 cm 

 Koevoet camo pattern combat trousers - 1971 - Waist: 104.5cm, Inner leg: 80cm

 Koevoet camo pattern shorts made from trousers - Faded - Waist 84 cm - Inner leg 22 cm 

 Koevoet camo pattern long sleeve shirt - Size medium - Waist 55 cm - Inner arm 56 cm - Total back length 84 cm 

 Koevoet Camo Pattern short sleeve shirt - Waist 54 cm - Inner arm 55 cm - Total back length 84 cm 

 Koevoet Camo Pattern Combat Trousers - Waist 87 cm - Inner leg 79 cm 

 Koevoet Camo Pattern combat trousers - Size: Waist: 78cm - Inner leg: 75cm

 Koevoet Camo combat trousers - Size 33 - Waist 40 cm - Inner leg 77 cm 

 Koevoet Camo Pattern short sleeve shirt - Waist 60 cm - Inner arm 57 cm - Total back length 85 cm - Size large

KOEVOET DOG UNIT Metal Fantasy Shoulder Flash  Size:  59 x 50 mm    Metal Flash, Have 3 pins,   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please inquire about shipping costs) Postage and Packaging: Shipping includes time, labor, packaging material and travel costs. Postage: R65 (Registered Post) -  Courier: R140 (Not Outlying Areas) Postnet: R115 Items can be combined request.                                            

 Koevoet camo pattern combat trousers - Small tear at buttons - Small hole at back - Waist: 92cm - Inner leg: 79cm

 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. 

   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 Koevoet camo Bush hat as used by a member of Koevoet. Measurement 57 Cm. Please see my other auctions for more items belonging to this Koevoet member.   Happy bidding

Buy KOEVOET COMMEMORATIVE FLASH - KOEVOET ZULU JULIET OFINO for R100.00

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