Soldiers story

S.A.S The Soldiers' Story - Jack Ramsay   Hardcover with no Dust Jacket.  I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number. Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment  

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 1996 hardcover - NO dustjacket - 251 pages, the dustjacket has one or two small marks- one at top front, the text is clean and the binding good- the top corners of the last 2 pages have been folded- NO overseas shipping

This is a soldier's story about South African soldiers in southern Angola and Namibia and the enemies they fought. It tells of insurgency and counter-insurgency, guerrilla warfare and counter-guerrilla warfare, almost conventional warfare and conventional warfare. It tells of a conflict which the world saw as unpopular and unjust, in which South Africa was perceived as the aggressor. The South African soldiers who fought in it, however, saw it as a conflict fought to stop what is now Namibia falling into the hands of the Soviet and Cuban-backed SWAPO black nationalist political organisation. After Namibia South Africa would be next. They saw the whole conflict as an extension of the Cold War, but while it was on the frontiers in Europe, in Angola they were fighting a very hot war in Angola. Eventually, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the war was resolved by the democratic solution of UN supervised free and fair elections in Namibia. Since then, regrettably, there has been interference by the ruling party with the democratic constitution put in place in Namibia which has eroded much of that hard won democracy. 32 Battalion, of which Colonel Jan Breytenbach was the founding commander, became the most controversial unit in the South African Army because of the secrecy surrounding it. Its story is virtually the story of the Angolan/Namibian war, because its involvement in it was greater than any other South African unit. The regiment primarily consisted of black troops and NCOs originating from virtually every tribe in Angola. They were led by white South African officers and NCOs. Neither apartheid nor any form of racial discrimination was ever practiced in the unit. There was always a sprinkling of whites originating from countries like Great Britain, the old Rhodesia, Portugal and the USA amongst its leadership cadre, although in the latter stages of its existence this shrank to only a few. Such a presence undoubtedly led to stories circulating that the unit was a led by foreign white mercenaries. While it was true that the black Angolan element could have fallen with the mercenary definition, the whites involved were attested soldiers in the South African Army. In any case, they formed a minority and the vast majority of white officers and NCOs were born South Africans. The unit's aggressiveness and the successes it achieved in the field of battle, often against incredible odds, lay in its spirit and its  espirit de corps. In this respect and in many other ways it compared favourably with the French Foreign Legion. Its story parallels with and reminds one of the British and British Commonwealth Chindits of World War-2, operating behind the Japanese lines in Burma in large formations, out-guerrillaing those who only three years earlier had been regarded in awe as the unbeatable jungle warfare experts. Likewise, 32-Battalion consistently outfought both FAPLA, SWAPO and the Cubans in the Angola bush throughout the war years. It created a problem to which neither they nor their Soviet and East German mentors ever found a solution to. After the 1989 Namibian settlement the unit was with withdrawn to South Africa where they were deployed to effectively deal with MK infiltrations into the north of South Africa. From there, after the unbanning of the ANC in 1990, they were redeployed to deal with political troubles, principally between armed ANC self defense units and armed units of the IFP. The intrusion of black foreigners into the townships who were prepared to deal with troubles robustly and without fear or favour, did not suit either the ANC or the IFP, as they could not be subverted to support local causes because they held no local tribal allegiances. In the end it seems they became something of a bargaining chip at the CODESA negotiations, designed to find a new political dispensation for South Africa. Despite it having borne the brunt of South Africa' war in Angola with the blood of its troops, the National Party Government disgracefully ordered its arbitrary disbandment in March 1993 and the unit ceased to exist. Paperback, 360 pages with photos & maps  

The Buffalo Soldiers - The Story of South Africa's 32 Battalion 1975-1993 By: Col. Jan Breytenbach A softcover edition published by Galago in 2004 Picture cover boards are clean & bright but with bump at rear cover spine top & light rub book ends Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

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Horse Soldiers by Douglas Stanton A first edition hardcover published by Scrbner in 2009 Cream cover boards with brown spine with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete clean & bright, closed tear 4cms back right bottom cover Postage within S Africa R60 thru P Office Postnet or courier options are available Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote

 GOODBYE DOLLY GRAY The Story of the Boer War;  RAYNE KRUGER; Softcover;  Pan Books 1983;              ISBN 0 330 23861 2 ; No. of Pages; 540 ; Illustrated. Good condition , no tears and very good binding;   note some light shelfwear  and minor creases to the cover and light browning of the paper. For postage; within S A  ; Preferably Postnet to Postnet  for a parcel of books of up to 5kg then add R100.00           (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg)  OR Via PAXI  which is delivery via the PEP Stores branches add R55.00  delivery 7 to 9 days; Please add under Option 1  and use " Notes " to note your closest Pep branch. OR   via SA PO  (option 1) with tracking no. and within SA   please add R55.00 ;   Collection / drop off can be arranged for Pietermaritzburg / Hilton or Howick.  From Goodreads; "  4.04  ·  Taking his title from that bade farewell to an era, Rayner Kruger brilliantly describes the background, the arms and armies, the campaigns and personalities of the war in which soldiers from across the British Empire marched to a succession of brave defeats at hands of sharpshooting farmers. These were calamitous blows, struck not only at an immense British Army but - as t  Review; " Taking his title from that bade farewell to an era, Rayner Kruger brilliantly describes the background, the arms and armies, the campaigns and personalities of the war in which soldiers from across the British Empire marched to a succession of brave defeats at hands of sharpshooting farmers. These were calamitous blows, struck not only at an immense British Army but - as the old century passed into the new - at Victorian prestige, assumptions and complacency."

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IAN UYS "BUSHMEN SOLDIERS" FIRST EDITION 1993 IN MINT CONDITION ACCORDING TO IAN UYS, THE BUSHMAN SOLDIERS WERE THE MOST OUTSTANDING ALL-ROUND FIGHTERS OF THE BUSH WAR. THIS IS THE STORY OF AFRICA'S GURKHAS. HARDCOVER WITH DUSTWRAPPER, IN GOOD CONDITION, VERY LITTLE WEAR AND TEAR. THE VERY BEGINNING OF BROWNING ON THE EDGES. FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION. 1993, FORTRESS PUBLISHERS 288 PAGES WITH AMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

Subtitle: The Story of South Africa's 32 Battalion Author: Colonel Jan Breytenbach Publisher: Galago Publishing () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Dust Jacket Condition: DJ has light creasing to edges, but is othewise VG+  Bright, clean with no chips or tears. Book Condition: Very Good. A very clean copy. Some wear and a small tear at spine. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 360 Dimensions: 25 x 18 x 3 cm +++ by Colonel Jan Breytenbach +++ The only authorized story of the founding of 32 Battalion, by its founding father, Col. Jan Breytenbach.   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.

This is the story, from New Year's Day to VE Day, 8 May 1945, of the conquest of Nazi Germany in the words of those who were there. It is the follow-up to Robin Neilland's "D-Day 1944: Voices from Normandy". The story is told in the words of ordinary people: American infantry, British paratroopers, Canadian gunners, Australian pilots, New Zealand POWs and German civilians. Neillands paints a broad picture, and tells of events from the participants viewpoint: the men who flew on the Dresden Raid or fought the battles in the Hurtgen Forest, The Bulge, the Reichwald, and at the Rhine Crossing, those who made the horrific discoveries of Belsen, Dachau, Buchenwald and Dora. He talks to those who survived the concentration camps, and to Allied POWs who lived through the Death Marches from the East. *Previous owner's stamp on half-title page; covered in clear plastic wrap.*

After bitter debate, South Africa, a dominion of the British Empire at the time, declared war on Germany five days after the invasion of Poland in September 1939. Thrust by the British into the campaign against Erwin Rommels German Afrika Korps in North Africa, the South Africans fought a see-saw war of defeats followed by successes, culminating in the Battle of El Alamein, where South African soldiers made a significant contribution to halting the Desert Foxs advance into Egypt. This is the story of an army committed somewhat reluctantly to a war it didnt fully support, ill-prepared for the battles it was tasked with fighting, and sent into action on the orders of its senior alliance partner. At its heart, however, this is the story of men at war. Paperback, 352 pages

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The Story of the Victoria Cross 1856-1963 by Brigadier Sir John Smyth, Vic  first print 1963 Hardcover without dust Jacket. 496 pages.   Ex library copy with some stamps and numbers in. the book are in a good used condition. Binding still good The spine on the outside were reinforced. Smyth reviews the history of the VC in five main phases: 1854-1924; 1914-1919; 1920-1939; 1939-1945; post-1945. Appendices include statistical data of VC awards, transcripts of extracts of London Gazette VC warrants and a list of VC recipients (and their relatives) who attended the 1962 Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Mulholland & Jordan S60. White dustjacket cover with plastic on made to protect the book.    Also includes list of soldiers receiving the VC and where won.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Postage and Packaging: Shipping includes time, labor, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R58, Courier R120  Items can be combined request.                     Please see our other medallion, pins and coins, books ext.       

The Story of the Victoria Cross 1856-1963 by Brigadier Sir John Smyth, Vic  first print 1963 Hardcover without dust Jacket. 496 pages.   Ex library copy with some stamps and numbers in. the book are in a good used condition. Binding still good The spine on the outside were reinforced. Smyth reviews the history of the VC in five main phases: 1854-1924; 1914-1919; 1920-1939; 1939-1945; post-1945. Appendices include statistical data of VC awards, transcripts of extracts of London Gazette VC warrants and a list of VC recipients (and their relatives) who attended the 1962 Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Mulholland & Jordan S60. White dustjacket cover with plastic on made to protect the book.    Also includes list of soldiers receiving the VC and where won.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Postage and Packaging: Shipping includes time, labour, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R58, Courier R130  Items can be combined request.                     Please see our other medallion, pins and coins, books ext.       

The Story of the Victoria Cross 1856-1963 by Brigadier Sir John Smyth, Vic  First print 1963 Hardcover without dust Jacket. 496 pages.   Ex library copy with some stamps and numbers in. the book are in a good used condition. Binding still good The spine on the outside were reinforced. Smyth reviews the history of the VC in five main phases: 1854-1924; 1914-1919; 1920-1939; 1939-1945; post-1945. Appendices include statistical data of VC awards, transcripts of extracts of London Gazette VC warrants and a list of VC recipients (and their relatives) who attended the 1962 Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Mulholland & Jordan S60. White dustjacket cover with plastic on made to protect the book.    Also includes list of soldiers receiving the VC and where won.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Shipping and Packaging: Shipping includes BOB Final Order Fee, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R58 Courier: R130 Postnet: R115 Items can be combined request.                 Please see our other medallion, pins and coins, books ext.    

  We Fear Naught But God: The Story of the South African Special Forces “The Recces”by Paul Els Publisher: Covos-Day, Johannesburg Edition: 2000 – First Edition Binding: Softcover ISBN: 0-620-23891-7 Pages: 248 with numerous colour black & white photographs, illustrations, diagrams and maps   Extra Information Condition – Excellent, clean with tight binding Language: English. CD not included with book   Special forces operators were carefully selected and trained to gather covert strategic and tactical information about enemy activities. They learned how to observe silently, harass the enemy and destroy selected targets – all behind enemy lines. Frequently required to face great dread, they had to learn to control that fear to survive.   We Fear Naught But God bring the reconnaissance soldiers – the recces – to those who have wondered about what kind of men they were. Their families, their heartaches, their sufferings and achievements.   These men were not assassins who eliminated spies in hotel rooms. They were responsible men who had a sense of integrity and served their country proudly. Please note that we refer the right to close our auctions at any time Please refer to all images for condition, as this form an integral part of the description Payment to be processed within 2 days of auction closing Item will be posted on the first Saturday following receipt of payment. We are not responsible for damages to or loss of items once posted The item is second hand and sold as such with no warranty or guarantee implied, expressed or given. Regretfully, no buyers from outside the borders of South Africa

The Story of the Victoria Cross 1856-1963 by Brigadier Sir John Smyth, Vic  First print 1963 Hardcover without dust Jacket. 496 pages.   Ex library copy with some stamps and numbers in. the book are in a good used condition. Binding still good The spine on the outside were reinforced. Smyth reviews the history of the VC in five main phases: 1854-1924; 1914-1919; 1920-1939; 1939-1945; post-1945. Appendices include statistical data of VC awards, transcripts of extracts of London Gazette VC warrants and a list of VC recipients (and their relatives) who attended the 1962 Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Mulholland & Jordan S60. White dustjacket cover with plastic on made to protect the book.    Also includes list of soldiers receiving the VC and where won.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Shipping and Packaging: Shipping includes BOB Final Order Fee, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R63 Courier: R140 Postnet: R115 Items can be combined request.                 Please see our other medallion, pins and coins, books ext.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Imagine a killer with the infectiousness of the common cold and the power of the Black Death, a killer so deadly it destroys 90 per cent of those it touches. Except you don't need to imagine. Such a killer exists. It is a virus and its name is Ebola. Impossible to ignore, The Hot Zone is the terrifying, true-life account of when this highly infectious virus spread from the rainforests of Africa to the suburbs of Washington, D.C in . A secret SWAT team of soldiers and scientists were quickly tasked with halting the outbreak. And they did. But now, that very same virus is back. And we could be just one wrong move away from a pandemic. Features Summary Offers an account of when the highly infectious virus spread from the rainforests of Africa to the suburbs of Washington, DC in . Author Richard Preston Publisher Corgi Books Release date Pages 384 ISBN ISBN

During that long, hot summer of 1964, Ivan Smith, a mercenary volunteer in the Arme'e Nationale Congolais, came to witness and understand fear, the law of the jungle and the lust for killing that permeates Africa. A member of 'Mad Mike' Hoare's 5 Commando Group he and his companions were nominally soldiers but there was little in the way of campaigns, tactics and discipline. Of conventional warfare there was none. Loyalty to country or unit did not exist and the fear of death was the only commander. Many more mercenaries died from an accidental discharge, in a drunken shoot-out or from a bullet in the back than were ever killed in action by Simba rebels. Nearly half a century later, Ivan Smith re-lives the nightmare that was the Congo. PAPERBACK: 160 PAGES WITH 40 B/W PHOTOS.  Published May 2012  

At last! The history of the Rhodesian Light Infantry. Weve seen the stories of the more glamorous Selous Scouts, the SAS and the Rhodesian Air Force, but very little about the RLI, often underrated, but arguably one of the most effective counter-insurgency units of all time. This was the unit that brought the Fireforce concept to the worlds attention - the devastatingly ruthless airborne envelopment and annihilation of a guerrilla enemy. Dubbed The Killing Machine by Charles D. Melson, chief historian of the US Marine Corps, the RLI was a veritable foreign legion with over 20 diverse nationalities serving in her ranks. The RLI, a truly international airborne battalion, comprising of over 20 nationalities, fought the bitter Zimbabwean bush war for 15 years against the overwhelming tide of communist-trained guerrillas. Kill rates dont win wars, but during its brief 19-year history, it is estimated that the RLI accounted for between 12,000 and 15,000 enemy guerrillas, for the loss of 135 men. RLI soldiers were recipients of four Silver Crosses and 42 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. An RLI trooper holds the world record for operational parachute descents - a staggering 73 op jumps - most under 500 feet! A glossy coffee-table, pictorial format with hundreds of colour photos, maps, rolls, honours and awards. It is not intended as a definitive history but, with more of a classic scrapbook feel, the presentation attempts to capture the essence of this fine unit - what it was like to be a troopie, one of the ouens. We have accessed a host of unique, previously unpublished photos and illustrative material and many former RLI members have embraced the project, generously contributing photos, memorabilia and anecdotes. Ian Smith has written his tribute in the front and the foreword is by the last CO, Lieutenant-Colonel Charlie Aust. PAPERBACK: 544 PAGES WITH  1,800 b/w illustrations & maps.  Published June 2007

The first South African Special Forces unit was established in 1971 in Oudtshoorn and expanded to four Reconnaissance Regiments by 1982 and a Special Forces Headquarters in Pretoria. Through the years many South African Soldiers served in Special Forces as Special Forces operators or support personnel. Over 700 operations was undertaken by Special Forces. Most of the operations were done by the SF themselves and some were in support of other SADF units. Available in hard & soft cover.