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This all new work by accomplished military historian Alexandre Binda, former paymaster to the Greys Scouts, tables the remarkable story of Rhodesias mounted infantry, the Greys Scouts. Working closely with the last commanding officer, squadron commanders and a whole host of regimental personalities, all of whom have given The Equus Men their unequivocal support Binda has enjoyed unparalled access to thousands of pages of archival documents and many hundreds of previously unpublished photographs. Here, he has traced the Greys from their early origins in the Matabele Rebellion of 1896, where an unassuming Englishman, the Honourable George Grey, found himself originating a body of horseman named the Bulawayo Field Force, through to the formation of the Animal Transport Unit (ATU) which went on to become the Mounted Infantry Unit (MIU). With the skill of a practiced narrator, Binda takes the reader through these early days to the establishment of the Greys Scouts in the Rhodesian Army order of battle in 1976. Deployed to great effect during the bitter Rhodesian Bush War of the late 1960s 1970s, the mounted operations conducted by the Greys are succinctly and clearly detailed. Some of the contacts related make for astonishing reads and with the lively, vibrant, text one can almost feel the steaming sweat of rider and mount; sense the pounding adrenaline; hear the thundering hooves as a fearful enemy is pursued to battles inevitable conclusion. Suffice to say, The Equus Men makes for an engaging read. Trained and utilised as mounted infantry as opposed to cavalry, the Greys Scouts saw exceptional success in the field. Lightly equipped, they were able to cover great distances at speed, live off the veldt with minimal support and through shock action, quickly engage and destroy insurgent forces. Originally a regular formation, the Greys Scouts were augmented by Territorial and National Service soldiers as the conflict progressed and by 1980, when hostilities ceased, the Regiment numbered some 600 soldiers, both men and women, black and white. With its informative text and rich profusion of photographs, The Equus Men is a stunning tribute to the equestrian and fighting prowess of the Greys Scouts. It is a remarkable story and one that is ever more relevant, given recent mounted and pack horse operations conducted by British and US special forces in Afghanistan. Hardcover, 288 pages with  approx 300 colour & b/w photos, 4 maps. First published  1 February 2016.

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Title: Selous Scouts Subtitle: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists Series: Africa@War Volume 4 Author: Peter Baxter Publisher: Helion and Company / 30 Degrees South Publishers () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 64 Dimensions: 29.5 x 20.9 x 0.5 cm +++ by Peter Baxter +++ Formed in by the legendary Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Reid-Daly at the behest of Rhodesian military supremo General Peter Walls, the Selous Scouts were to write their name into the annals of military history as one of the finest counterinsurgency units of all time, through their innovative pseudo-guerrilla tactics, brilliant reconnaissance operations into Zambia and Botswana and daring flying-column raids into Mozambique. Feared and hated by the liberation movements ZIPRA and ZANLA, the Scouts wreaked untold havoc and destruction on their Soviet- and Chinese-backed enemies, accounting for 68% guerrilla casualties within Rhodesia alone during the bitter bush war of the s. Uniquely ahead of its time, the regimen - a brotherhood of men that traversed cultural and racial barriers; their Shona motto was 'Pamwe Chete' (together only) - was to produce the type of soldier that earned for the unit one Grand Cross of Valour, nine Silver Crosses and 22 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. "Its members consisted of some of the finest guerrilla-fighting men in the western world, unconventional in many ways, disregardful of parade-ground discipline, unorthodox in their dress, yet a force so tightly knit in the face of danger that those who knew anything about them could only marvel" - The Citizen.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

 Assignment Selous Scouts, the inside story of a Rhodesian Special Branch officer - Jim Parker - Galago - 2006 - Paperback still in good, tight condition. The Rhodesian Bush War had grumbled on at a low key since the early 1960s, but it escalated sharply in late 1972 when major infiltrations of ZANLA guerillas from Mozambique began. The Rhodesian forces found it difficult to engage the guerrillas using conventional counter-insurgency methods, because the enemy's tactic was to merge with the local tribal population. This resulted in the formation of the Selous Scouts whose role was to infiltrate pseudo-geurillas into enemy groups, gather intelligence and turn captured guerillas into pro-government fighters. The Selous Scouts accounted for 68% of all guerillas killed or captured during the war.

Subtitle: Rhodesian War-A Pictorial Account Author:  Peter Stiff Publisher: Galago () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 176 Dimensions: 32.5 x 25.2 x 2 cm +++ by Peter Stiff +++ Selous Scouts - A Pictoral Account is a history in words and pictures of the Selous Scouts of Rhodesia, a special force regiment with few equals and none that surpass it, which was formed in and subjected to overnight disbandment on the takeover by the Marxist orientated Robert Mugabe and his ZANU party in .    A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Breaking with conventional military thinking, the Rhodesian Selous Scouts perfected the age-old tradition of pseudo warfare to infiltrate an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves give their own accounts of the exploits of that famous unit. SELOUS SCOUTS: THE MEN SPEAK provides a comprehensive account of the origins and history of this famous Special Forces unit as told by the men on the ground. This unique historical record features: 8 chapters 624 pages full-colour litho print over 900 photographs over 200 objects of militaria over 200 documents over 70 stories by ex-servicemen Roll of Honour Honours and Awards Citation of all awards Nominal Roll includes Wings numbers Glossary Index

Breaking with conventional military thinking, the Rhodesian Selous Scouts perfected the age-old tradition of pseudo warfare to infiltrate an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves give their own accounts of the exploits of that famous unit. SELOUS SCOUTS: THE MEN SPEAK provides a comprehensive account of the origins and history of this famous Special Forces unit as told by the men on the ground. This unique historical record features: 8 chapters 624 pages full-colour litho print over 900 photographs over 200 objects of militaria over 200 documents over 70 stories by ex-servicemen Roll of Honour Honours and Awards Citation of all awards Nominal Roll includes Wings numbers Glossary Index REVISED THIRD EDITION: PUBLISHED 22 JUNE 2017

UP FOR AUCTION IS A UNIQUE RHODESIAN SELOUS SCOUTS PRINT. HAS HISTORY OF SELOUS SCOUTS PRINTED ON BACK. HAS STAIN ON RIGHT CORNER-& BLOCHES ON PICTURE-OTHERWISE GOOD CONDITION. SIZE-42CM X 30 CM. SHIPPING (SA) R69.00. OVERSEAS BIDDERS WELCOME -PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT ACCEPT PAY PAL-ONLY PAY THROUGH BOB. HAPPY BIDDING!! OR PICK UP AT MILITARY SHOP IN PRIMROSE-FISHERS HILL-PLEASE CHECK MY SITE FOR RHODESIAN SAS PRINT-THANK YOU.!  

    Rhodesia Trench Art Cast Metal Ashtray With Selous Scouts,RLI and Rhodesia Regt Badges. Belonged to a former Selous Scouts member, name withheld at request. Size is 21,5cm x 11,5cm. Condition as per photos.   PAYMENT OPTIONS BANK TRANSFER, CASH DEPOSIT, PAYPAL SHIPPING OPTIONS R100 FOR COURIER DELIVERY NO PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ITEMS    

2006 paperback with 360 pages in good condition. R65 postage in SA. The Rhodesian Bush War had grumbled on at a low key since the early 1960s, but it escalated sharply in late 1972 when major infiltrations of ZANLA guerillas from Mozambique began. The Rhodesian forces found it difficult to engage the guerrillas using conventional counter-insurgency methods, because the enemy's tactic was to merge with the local tribal population. This resulted in the formation of the Selous Scouts whose role was to infiltrate pseudo-geurillas into enemy groups, gather intelligence and turn captured guerillas into pro-government fighters. The Selous Scouts accounted for 68% of all guerillas killed or captured during the war.

Original lot of Rhodesian Selous Scouts W.O.2 rank badge with the Selous Scouts felt backing ,his Army qualified paratrooper padded wing and hisTranskei  W.O. class 1 micky mouse wrist rank badge.There are not alot of Selous W.O.2 who went over to Transkei after 1981 .

CASPERS SCARE SCHOOL SEASON 3 - SCARE SCOUTS Synopsis: The Friendly Ghost is back in his biggest adventure yet! Casper is sent back to school to become scary or else! To boo or not to boo? That is the haunting question Casper must answer in his latest animated tv adventure series. Casper's new assignment: get in touch with his spooky side and start for the world's friendliest ghost. When Casper goes to Scare School to learn his craft, he is immediately at odds with the cruel, two headed headmaster, Alder and Dash as they continuously plot mischief and mayhem. With only Mantha, a zombie who can't keep her limbs on, the odds are stacked against him. But what Alder and Dash don't realise is that the power of friendliness is greater than any of their evil plots. When friends work together nothing can stop them. Brand New 2D Animation.   Starring: Casper   Category: Animation    Age Restriction: PG

As Per Scans.1960's SOUTH AFRICA BOY SCOUTS CLOTH BADGE  PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS                

  ASSORTED CLOTH BADGES, INCLUDING BOY SCOUTS, TRANSVAALSE VOORTREKKERS ETC. USED.          PLEASE TAKE NOTE: - No personal collection of items - Items are posted via registered post/ insured parcel (SA Post Office). - Items are packed as securely as possible, I can however not be held liable for rough handling by the Post Office or damage that occur during transit. - I will gladly combine postage for multiple purchases (where possible). - Postage cost depends on weight etc. Please ask for a postage quote.

Scarce- Early  Boy Scouts of South Africa Brass buckle and Webbing Belt Original and complete. Named to S Mitchell. No dents - the bottom left is an optical illusion. PLEASE NOTE- PAYPAL IS NOT ACCEPTED    

As Per Scans. 1967 BOY SCOUTS NATAL FRIENDSHIP YEAR CLOTH BADGE -SCARCE ! SIZE: +/- 6.75 cm x +/- 2.9 cm PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS    

    Old South African Navy Sea Scouts Cap. Size is 56cm. Condition as per photos.   PAYMENT OPTIONS BANK TRANSFER, CASH DEPOSIT, PAYPAL SHIPPING OPTIONS R60 FOR COURIER DELIVERY NO PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ITEMS      

As Per Scans. 1967 BOY SCOUTS NATAL SOUTH AFRICA WORLD JAMBOREE CLOTH BADGE - SCARCE SIZE: +/- 8.5 cm x +/- 6.5 cm PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS          

Transkei - 1982 75th Anniversary of Boy Scouts MNH** Complete Set of 4 - SACC 104-107

Driscoll's Scouts brass Slouch Hat Badge   Both lugs intact Worn during Boer War Die struck Size: 39mm x 33mm   Owen 1684    

Kitchener's Fighting Scouts Sheet Brass Slouch Hat Badge   Both lugs intact Worn during Boer War Size: 25mm x 28mm   Owen 1694    

 RHODESIA - SELOUS SCOUTS - A PICTORIAL ACCOUNT BY PETER STIFF This is a large hard covered book with dust cover. (32 cm x 25 cm, 176 pages) A great production with some brilliant photographs. The book is in good condition, front and back boards are scuffed and there is some foxing on the first few pages. •The postage on this item will be R60.00 within S. A. (Registered with tracking) •If outside South Africa please contact me re payment & postage before bidding. •I do not have a PayPal facility. •Please email any queries. •If you think the description in my listing is incorrect, please email me. •The photograph you are viewing in this listing is the actual item for sale.

As Per Scans. 1960 SCOUTS BLOEMFONTEIN JAMBOREE FESTIVAL CLOTH BADGE -SCARCE ! SIZE: +/- 7.5 cm x +/- 7.5 cm There are some Small holes  PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS

 Boer War Kitchener's Fighting scouts slouch hat badge, shoulder title & trench art ZAR coin - as per photo

    Old SA Scouts 23rd Lyttelton Scout Group Cap. One size fits all. Condition as per photo.   PAYMENT OPTIONS BANK TRANSFER, CASH DEPOSIT, PAYPAL SHIPPING OPTIONS R60 FOR COURIER DELIVERY The parcel can be tracked on  www.parcelcode.co.za NO PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ITEMS