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2014 paperback with 163 pages brand new. R50 postage in SA. Special edition limited to 200 copies. Numbered 162 and made out to a Van der Poel. I also do an affordable courier.....ask me!   Ops Askari was a large-scale, cross-border, mechanised operation launched by the South African Defence Force in November 1983. As is the nature with an assault like this, the constituent parts of Ops Askari was a complex blend of fighting men and support personnel from different Defence Force corps and combat disciplines. This account does not strive to recount the exploits of all these different elements in all their various facets. The focus is a rather narrow one. It is the story of five disparate, yet very similar, groups of young men who took part in this great raid into enemy territory against a superior force holding most of the battlefield aces. These five groups feature in this story for one reason: they all took part in the two attacks on a rickety little town in Angola called Cuvelai, on the 31st of December 1983 and again on the 3rd and 4th of January 1984. They only formed part of a much larger effort. The entire force is the subject of a number of books, but in this account the focus is on the five groups which I call the Spine of Delta. The first of these groups was a company of National Servicemen, known as Alpha Company (A Coy,) hailing from 1 South African Infantry Battalion (1 SAI Bn) in Bloemfontein, 1983. I was their captain, and it was my privilege to be their company commander from March 1983 right through the training phases and for the duration of Ops Askari. Then there was Delta Company (D Coy,) also NSM from 1 SAI. They formed part of 61 Mechanized Battalion Group (61 Mech Bn Gp) during Ops Askari. Also from the 1983 intake in 1 SAI was an 81 mm mortar platoon from the units Support Company, a young squad who fought courageously as part of The Spine during the hectic final five-day struggle for the occupation of Cuvelai.  The fourth element was also trained at 1 SAI Bn but during operations it did not deploy as a group. These men were Ratel drivers allocated where they were needed. They were fondly referred to as Digue's Platoon, named after their indefatigable platoon sergeant, Pierre Digue. This platoon participated as drivers for The Spine. These four bands of comrades shared their military roots, all being trained at 1 SAI in 1983. There was, however, a fifth and quite different group. They were'nt national servicemen at all, but students from four University Military Units; from University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, University of Stellenbosch and Rand Afrikaans University. They had already completed their two years' commitment as NSM and were civilians once more. During the university recess they had the option to volunteer for deployment as individuals or as a group from various Citizen Force (CF) Regiments. This book is mainly a compilation of their stories; of the reminiscences of those young national servicemen from Alpha and Delta Companies, 1 SAI; the 81-mm Mortar Platoon from 1 SAI by way of 4 SAI, Middelburg; Digues Platoon, officially the Chief of the Army's Platoon of drivers, and the valiant students from Tuks, Kovsies, Maties and RAU. With 63 black and white photos from the operation and the authentic war journal by Ian Scott from the University of Pretoria Military Unit.  

Signed and inscribed by the author, Richard Seltzer. Hardcover. First edition, . Publisher: J. P. Tarcher. 290 pages. Very good condition (aside from sun stain near spine). Signed / Autographed / Fiction / Adventure / War / Religion Additional photos on request. Please ask any questions before placing your order.  Many more books on sale, click here to browse!

2014 paperback with 163 pages brand new. R50 postage in SA. I also do an affordable courier.....ask me!   Ops Askari was a large-scale, cross-border, mechanised operation launched by the South African Defence Force in November 1983. As is the nature with an assault like this, the constituent parts of Ops Askari was a complex blend of fighting men and support personnel from different Defence Force corps and combat disciplines. This account does not strive to recount the exploits of all these different elements in all their various facets. The focus is a rather narrow one. It is the story of five disparate, yet very similar, groups of young men who took part in this great raid into enemy territory against a superior force holding most of the battlefield aces. These five groups feature in this story for one reason: they all took part in the two attacks on a rickety little town in Angola called Cuvelai, on the 31st of December 1983 and again on the 3rd and 4th of January 1984. They only formed part of a much larger effort. The entire force is the subject of a number of books, but in this account the focus is on the five groups which I call the Spine of Delta. The first of these groups was a company of National Servicemen, known as Alpha Company (A Coy,) hailing from 1 South African Infantry Battalion (1 SAI Bn) in Bloemfontein, 1983. I was their captain, and it was my privilege to be their company commander from March 1983 right through the training phases and for the duration of Ops Askari. Then there was Delta Company (D Coy,) also NSM from 1 SAI. They formed part of 61 Mechanized Battalion Group (61 Mech Bn Gp) during Ops Askari. Also from the 1983 intake in 1 SAI was an 81 mm mortar platoon from the units Support Company, a young squad who fought courageously as part of The Spine during the hectic final five-day struggle for the occupation of Cuvelai.  The fourth element was also trained at 1 SAI Bn but during operations it did not deploy as a group. These men were Ratel drivers allocated where they were needed. They were fondly referred to as Digue's Platoon, named after their indefatigable platoon sergeant, Pierre Digue. This platoon participated as drivers for The Spine. These four bands of comrades shared their military roots, all being trained at 1 SAI in 1983. There was, however, a fifth and quite different group. They were'nt national servicemen at all, but students from four University Military Units; from University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, University of Stellenbosch and Rand Afrikaans University. They had already completed their two years' commitment as NSM and were civilians once more. During the university recess they had the option to volunteer for deployment as individuals or as a group from various Citizen Force (CF) Regiments. This book is mainly a compilation of their stories; of the reminiscences of those young national servicemen from Alpha and Delta Companies, 1 SAI; the 81-mm Mortar Platoon from 1 SAI by way of 4 SAI, Middelburg; Digues Platoon, officially the Chief of the Army's Platoon of drivers, and the valiant students from Tuks, Kovsies, Maties and RAU. With 63 black and white photos from the operation and the authentic war journal by Ian Scott from the University of Pretoria Military Unit.  

An African Journal By Horst Klemm *** Signed Copy*** A first edition limited edition nbr hardcover published by the author in Brown leather quarter spine with gold writing front cover brown linen with gold writing, limited edition page signed by the author, binding is tight & strong, a handwritten presentation from Sun City staff on first title page, as new copy in likewise Slipcase. Postage within South Africa R Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postage Quote Abe #

Images of War By: Peter Badcock ****Signed, Limited Delux Leather Bound Edition*** A SCARCE limited edition nbr 206/750 SIGNED by the author in slipcase & presentation box published by Graham Publishing in 1981 Brown leather covers with gold writing to the spine, in leather slipcase, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author on presentation page, an immaculate copy, presented in special box which is a replica of the dustjacket on trade book, a very special set Packaging and Postage within South Africa R100.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Taming the Landmine By: Peter Stiff ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Galago in 1986 Brown cover boards with white writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author on the title page SIGNED again with a n inscription by the author on the title page, dustjacket is complete, light rub & chip to spine & bookends Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation abe #

The Flashing Stream - By Charles Morgan **SIGNED - LTD EDITION** Limited Edition (No. 9/15), Hard Cover (Specially Bound), Published By Macmillan & Co. Cover Boards Are Lightly Damp-Stained & Have Slight Rubbing To The Edges & Spine. Binding Is Tight & Strong. SIGNED By The Author On The Half-Title Page In Black Pen. Browning & Minimal Foxing To The Pages. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote. ABE #

Boer War Tribute Medals By: M. G. Hibbard**SIGNED nbrd edition** A Limited edition nbr 223/1700 hardcover published by Constantia Classics in 1982 Burgandy cloth covers with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, foxing to front & rear flyleaves, SIGNED & nbrd on presentation page, dustjacket is complete clean & bright, a nice copy Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

The Sweet Smelling Jasmine - By Jenny Hobbs (signed copy) A first edition hardcover published by Michael Joseph in Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author withy a gift inscription on the front title page, dustjacket is complete, clean with light fade to colour on spine. postage within South Africa R overseas customers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #  

Too Late The Phalarope - By Alan Paton **SIGNED COPY** Reprint Edition, Hard Cover, Published By Frederick L. Cannon/Jonathan Cape Ltd. Cover Boards Have Slight Fading To The Spine & Bumping To The Spine Ends. Binding Is Tight & Strong. Purple Stamp Inside The Front Cover Board, Small Red & Blue Pen Marks On The Front Flyleaf. Browning & Light Foxing To The Pages SIGNED By The Author On The 2nd Title Page In Blue Pen.   Postage Within South Africa Will Be R Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote.  

Bushwar-Bosoorlog-Buschkrieg By: Stefan Sonderling ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Eyes Publishing in 1980 Brown leatherette covers with gold writing to the spine & front cover, binding is tight & strong,SIGNED by the author with a gift inscription on the title page,  foxing to front & rear flyleaves, dustjacket is complete but with closed tears to spine top Packaging and Postage within South Africa R70.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Chasing the Wind By: Major-General K. van der Spuy ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Books of Africa in 1966 Blue cover boards with blue writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, Quotation written in pen on flyleaf, Author has SIGNED a letter to the previous owner which has been inserted in the book, dustjacket is complete but with nick & tear at spine & bookends, still a nice solid copy Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Inside Story by: Ike Rosmarin ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Flesch & Partners in 1990 Orange cover boards with white writing to the spine & front cover, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by Ike & Fay Rosmarin on the first title page, dustjacket is complete but as agefade to spine Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Buffoon in Flight By: Peter Adkins ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Ernest Stanton in 1978 Blue cover boards with white writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author with a gift inscription on the title page, dustjacket is complete but with closed tears to spine top & bottom & rub & chips to extremities Packaging and Postage within South Africa R70.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

Whence have I Come By: Richard Bush *** Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Garden City Press in Brown cover boards with black writing to the spine & front cover, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED with an inscription from the author on the front flyleaf, A scarce edition. Postage within South Africa R Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postage Quote Abe #