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The War In Angola In Miniature |
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The War In Angola : September 1987 - June 1988 |
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 South African intelligence picked up clear signs that Fapla was building up forces in the 6th Military Region at Cuito Cuanavale early in 1987. Daily shipments of equipment from the Soviet Union increased Fapla’s overall tank strength to over 500 and included T-62 and T-55 tanks, BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles. Mig-23 fighters, SU-22 ground attack aircraft, Mi-24, Mi-25, and Mi-35 combat helicopters, and Mi-8 and Mi-17 assault helicopters increased the Angolan Air Force fleet to about 80 fighters and 123 helicopters.
Fapla was concentrating the strongest and best-equipped force yet in the Cuito Cuanavale area, clearly demonstrating their intend to launch a major offensive against Unita’s base areas in south-eastern Angola during 1987. Unita requested support from the South Africans to assist in stopping this offensive, an agreement to this effect being reached on 1 May 1987.
 Intending a low-profile intervention with minimum forces, the SADF only initially committed to liaison teams and artillery support on the ground, while using reconnaissance teams and particularly 32 Battalion (a SADF unit formed out of Angolan ex-FNLA guerrillas with white South African officers) for monitoring, delaying and harassment purposes.
It was soon clear that a significantly bigger commitment of South African forces would be required to stop the offensive.
20 SA Brigade was formed and Operation Moduler kicked off in August 1987, with the purpose of stopping the Fapla offensive…
 The scene is set for some of the most intense and largest series of battles of South African forces since World War 2!
Join us as we re-fight this series of battles with 6mm (1/300th scale) miniatures. Watch this space as the first contact between conventional SADF and FAPLA forces occurs once again...
For further information on our re-fights or to join in future games, please do not hesitate to contact me:
Johan Schoeman
Cell: +27 +(0)72 409-6271
Email: johan@veridical.co.za
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Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 2 - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
 Our fifty-fourth Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 2, is now available for download free of charge to all Users. In this issue: The sixteenth articles in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'First support to the FNLA via Rundu'; Featured Equipment: The OZM3 anti-personnel mine; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on Tumpo Part 2; "WE'VE GOT A RUSSIAN!", by Jim Hooper Part 1; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 26; This past week: "Somewhere on the Border...". Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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NEW: Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 1 - Thursday, January 19, 2012
 More than a week late, but finally here it is: The start of a NEW VOLUME! The fifty-third Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 1, is now available for download free of charge to all Users. In this issue: Planned Features of Volume 3; The fourteenth and fifteenth articles in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Arms Purchases' and 'The escalating nature of war aid'; Featured Equipment: The PMN anti-personnel mine; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on Tumpo Part 1; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 25; Logistical support during Operation Daisy, Part 2; This past week: "Somewhere on the Border...". Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 26 - Wednesday, January 04, 2012
 Our fifty-second Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 26, the last one of Volume 2, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: Logistical support during OPERATION DAISY; The twelfth and thirteenth articles in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Decision regarding weapons supply' and 'The Meeting at Klippan'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 24; Featured Equipment: The M-4 60mm ‘Patmor’; Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 4 (Final); This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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JUST PRINTED!!: Newsletters Volume 1, PRINTED EDITION - Saturday, December 31, 2011
 I have just recently received the first batch of the PRINTED EDITIONS from the printers and must say I am MOST impressed - They look great!! Volume 1 contains all 26 issues of the first volume of the War In Angola Newsletters, presented in a single, high quality, well-bound, 310-page hard-cover book. The printed edition includes a complete Table Of Contents, a comprehensive Glossary of all the terms, acronyms, abbreviations and equipment used in the newsletters, a select Bibliography, as well as a detailed Index. Finally, to replace the Events Section on page 10 of every issue, a detailed hand-drawn Schematic Drawing of relevant equipment has also been included. Designed to be the first of many more volumes to come ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! click here to see a series of photos of the PRINTED EDITION and read more...
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 25 - Saturday, December 31, 2011
 Our fifty-first Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 25, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eighth article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: The Aftermath; The eleventh article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'The Knoetze Report'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 23; Featured Equipment: The Yugoslav M8 light mortar; Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 3; Operation Hooper MAP: The first attack on Tumpo; This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 24 - Wednesday, December 28, 2011
 Our fiftieth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 24, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The seventh article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: Winding up; The tenth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Independent actions of Daniel Chipenda'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 22; Featured Equipment: The M1 60mm mortar; Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 2; This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 23 - Tuesday, December 20, 2011
 Our forty-ninth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 23, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The sixth article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: The Operation continues; The ninth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'First approaches of the FNLA to South Africa'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 21; Featured Equipment: The M2 60mm mortar; Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 1; This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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NEW: SADF Unit Profiles - Sunday, December 11, 2011
 You can find over 900 SADF units and formations (and some subunits) on here by using the Search text box or drilling in by Service and then Corps. Wherever possible I have included a Unit Flash and a very short history or description. I would like to invite you, the members of the portal, to help build up a comprehensive and complete unit list, each with its relevant profile.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 22 - Tuesday, December 06, 2011
 Our forty-eigth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 22, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fifth article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: The Operation continues; The eigth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Dr. Savimbi’s position'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 20; Featured Equipment: The M3 81mm mortar; Operation Hooper: The attack on Fapla Elements north of the Dala; Navigasie met Operasie Daisy; This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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GALLERY: Photos of the Battle of Bridge 14, 1975 - Tuesday, December 06, 2011
 Thanks to Kevin Bowden, a UNIQUE collection of photos taken by the medics at Cela during the battle of Bridge 14, including probably the FIRST EVER photograph of the captured BM-21 Multiple Rocket Launcher.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 21 - Tuesday, November 29, 2011
 Our forty-seventh Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 21, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourth article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: The Attack, Part 2; The seventh article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Supply of weapons to UNITA'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 19; Featured Equipment: The M37 82mm mortar; Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo - West of the Cuito, Part 4; Op Protea - Die Ierse nonne; This week 24 years ago. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Operation Daisy Gallery (PREMIUM MEMBERS ONLY) - Friday, November 18, 2011
 69 Photos have been added to the Gallery of Operation Daisy, to mark the 30th anniversary of the operation, during which the SADF attacked a SWAPO base 170km inside Angola. It will only be viewable by PREMIUM MEMBERS.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 20 - Friday, November 18, 2011
 Our forty-sixth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 20, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The third article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: The Attack, Part 1; The sixth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'First approaches between UNITA and South Africa'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 18; Featured Equipment: The ZT3 anti-tank missile; Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo - West of the Cuito, Part 3; This week 24 years ago.. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 19 - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
 Our forty-fifth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 19, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The second article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: Composition of the force; The fifth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Reorientation'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 17; Featured Equipment: The AT-3 Sagger AT guided missile; Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo - West of the Cuito, Part 2; This week 24 years ago; The final part of An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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 "They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At
the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them..."Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries following the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the official end of World War I on that date in 1918; hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice ("at the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 a.m.) The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem "In Flanders Fields". These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilled in the war. In South Africa, Poppy Day is not a public holiday. It takes place on the Saturday nearest to Remembrance Day, though in Cape Town a Remembrance Service is still held on 11 November each year. Commemoration ceremonies are usually held on the following Sunday, at which the "Last Post" is played by a bugler followed by the observation of a two-minute silence. The two largest commemoration ceremonies to mark the event in South Africa are held in Pretoria, at the Voortrekker Monument at the Cenotaph (where it has been held for 84 consecutive years), and at the War Memorial at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 18 - Thursday, November 10, 2011
 Our forty-fourth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 18, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The first article on the series on OPERATION DAISY: Rationale; The fourth article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Détente and Angola'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 16; Featured Equipment: The Milan AT guided missile; Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo - West of the Cuito; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 17 - Tuesday, November 01, 2011
 Our forty-third Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 17, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The twelfth and final article on the series on OPERATION PROTEA: Winding up; The third article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Détente in the wider scope'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 15; Featured Equipment: The AT2 (Swatter) AT missile; Operation Hooper: The Attack on 59 Brigade Part 5; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 16 - Wednesday, October 26, 2011
 Our forty-second Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 16, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eleventh article on the series on OPERATION PROTEA: The attack on Ongiva Part 4; The second article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'Détente after the Portuguese coup in 1974'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 14; Featured Equipment: The Entac anti-tank missile; Operation Hooper: The Attack on 59 Brigade Part 4; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Photo Gallery: My time with SWAPO - © Igor Ignatovich - Wednesday, October 26, 2011
 A unique photo gallery from Igor Ignatovich, who was a Soviet senior lieutenant and worked as interpreter with Soviet advisors to SWAPO from 1985 to 1988.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 15 - Wednesday, October 19, 2011
 Our forty-first Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 15, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The tenth article on the series on OPERATION PROTEA: The attack on Ongiva Part 3; The first article in a series on on the Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War - 'South Africa’s African policy in the sixties'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 13; Featured Equipment: The B11 anti-tank gun; Operation Hooper: The Attack on 59 Brigade Part 3; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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"BUSH WAR" English version of "Grensoorlog" DVDs Now Available - Wednesday, October 19, 2011
 Both volumes of the "Grensoorlog" sets of DVDs are now available in English with English Subtitles and/or English Commentaries. This 26 part documentary series is a powerful revelation of a secret war – the SOUTH AFRICAN BUSH WAR. The Bush war lasted from 1966 until 1989, making it one of Africa's longest conflicts. The Bush War was fought in Northern Namibia (former South West Africa), and also in Southern Angola - so-called 'Operational Area' or 'Border'. Those interviewed have challenged the boundaries, broken the silences and even tackled some of the taboos about the war. It firmly places the issues of TRUTH & RECONCILIATION back onto the Southern African political agenda and at the centre of popular imagination.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 14 - Thursday, October 13, 2011
 Our fortieth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 14, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The ninth article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA: The attack on Ongiva Part 2; The twelfth and final article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Britain, Belgium, West-Germany & The Netherlands'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 12; Featured Equipment: The M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle; Operation Hooper: The Attack on 59 Brigade Part 2; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 13 and Glossary. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Glossary of Terms, Names, Codes Acronyms and Abbreviations - Tuesday, October 04, 2011
An extensive Glossary containing over 3,100 Terms have been loaded exclusively for Registered Users
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 13 - Saturday, October 01, 2011
 Our thirty-ninth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 13, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eighth article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA: Wrapping up Xangongo and the attack on Ongiva Part 1; The elenvth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'France'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 11; Featured Equipment: The B10 anti-tank gun; Operation Hooper: The Attack on 59 Brigade Part 1; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 12. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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More photos loaded to the Operation Moduler Gallery - Friday, September 30, 2011
Sean Wilson's collection of photos of Operation Moduler in 1987 have been loaded. NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS!!!
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 12 - Thursday, September 22, 2011
 Our thirty-eighth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 12, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The seventh article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA: The Attack on Xangongo Part 2; Operation Protea MAP: The Attack on Xangongo; The tenth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Mercenaries'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 10; Featured Equipment: The FT5 Missile Launcher; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on 21 Brigade Part 5; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 11. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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ALL SADF War Veterans / ALLE SAW VETERANE! - Sunday, September 18, 2011
Every year in August on Woman’s Day there is a 50km Fun Walk from Memel to Newcastle. Danie Matthee would like to commemorate/honor all SADF Soldiers that died in the Bush War by doing the 50km walk with full Army Kit. LET'S SUPPORT HIM, GUYS! / Elke jaar in Augustus op Vroue dag is daar ‘n 50km “Fun Walk” vanaf Memel tot in Newcastle. Danie Matthee wil graagl hulde betoon aan all die SAW lede wat in die Bosoorlog gesneuwel het deur die 50km aan te pak met “full Army Kit”. KOM ONS ONDERSTEUN HOM, MANNE!
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 11 - Saturday, September 17, 2011
 Our thirty-seventh Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 11, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The sixth article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA: The Attack on Xangongo; The ninth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'America'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 9; Featured Equipment: The RPG-2 anti-tank rocket launcher; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on 21 Brigade Part 4; Operation Hooper: MAP: The Second attack on 21 Brigade; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 10. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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More "Grensoorlog" Images loaded - Saturday, September 17, 2011
 A selection of random images from the "Grensoorlog" Series have been added to the following pages under the About Section: Portuguese Positioning;
Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango;
The fall of the Caetano government;
New regime in Angola;
Decolonisation;
Political parties in Angola;
Reaction of the black liberation movements;
Reaction of the FNLA;
Reaction of the MPLA;
UNITA – cautious policy of Dr. Jonas Savimbi;
Prelude to Alvor;
Terms of Alvor;
Background to internal strife.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 10 - Saturday, September 10, 2011
 Our thirty-sixth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 10, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fifth article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA:SWAPO/FAPLA Forces; The eighth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Chinese Aid'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 8; Featured Equipment: The 3.5 inch rocket launcher; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on 21 Brigade Part 3; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 9. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 9 - Saturday, September 03, 2011
 Our thirty-fifth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 9, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourth article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA:The SADF Battle Design, Part 2; Full page MAP of the SADF Battle Design for Operation Protea; The seventh article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Aid from African countries'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 7; Featured Equipment: The RPG-7 rocket launcher; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on 21 Brigade Part 2; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 8. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 8 - Monday, August 29, 2011
 Our thirty-fourth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 8, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The third article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA:The SADF Battle Design; The sixth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'The Soviet Union & Cuba, Part 2'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 6; Historical background – Colonial Formation Part 3; Featured Equipment: The concussion offensive (stun) grenade; Operation Hooper: The Second attack on 21 Brigade Part 1; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 7. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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FIGHTING THE LAST WAR, by Altus (Billy) Lotter - Saturday, August 27, 2011
 This is not about my own story, but extracts of the memories of some of the bush war veterans that I have been working through in the electronic media. It is a collection of voices, although still few, that have been silent for a long time.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 7 - Monday, August 22, 2011
 Our thirty-third Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 7, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The second article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA:The Rationale behind the operation; The sixth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'The Soviet Union & Cuba, Part 1'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 5; Historical background – Colonial Formation Part 2; Featured Equipment: The RGD-5 defensive hand grenade; Operation Hooper: Air attack on the Cuito Bridge; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 6. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Soviet citizens have died in battle in Angola 30 years ago - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
 At the end of August 1981 the armed forces of South Africa was conducted in the southern regions of Angola called "Operation Protea". Mechanized South Africans stopped the border of Angola and with massive air support, rushed to the three main reference points of the government army (MPLA) in the province: small towns Ondzhive, Shangongo and Kaam.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 6 - Saturday, August 13, 2011
 Our thirty-second Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 6, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The FIRST article on the new series on OPERATION PROTEA, in order to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the very successful external operation which occurred in August 1981; The fifth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'The Soviet Union & Cuba'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 4; Historical background – Colonial Formation Part 1; Featured Equipment: The M26 fragmentation grenade; Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade, Part 3; This week 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 5; Operation Hooper Map: The first attack on 21 Bde. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 5 - Sunday, August 07, 2011
 Our thirty-first Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 5, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourth article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Cuba'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 3; Historical background – Transvaal Farmers in Angola; Featured Equipment: The F1 hand grenade; Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade, Part 2; This week 23 AND 24 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 4. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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KOEVOET Videos loaded in the Videos section - Sunday, August 07, 2011
 Videos of KOEVOET in action, including some amazing footage from Jim Hooper, who spent some time with the Zulu teams on the border!
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 4 - Sunday, July 31, 2011
 Our thirtieth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 4, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The third article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Weapons'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 2; Historical background – Inland Exploration; Featured Equipment: The 75mm HEAT rifle grenade; Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade, Part 1; This week 23 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 3. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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20mm (1/72) scale resin SADF models have been added - Friday, July 29, 2011
 These high quality resin SADF models from Baxmod are now available from the WIA Online Shop, either in unassembled kit form, or as an assembled, pre-painted model. Each model is truly of superb quality which becomes an essential collector's item if you crewed one in the Border War.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 3 - Monday, July 25, 2011
 Our twenty-ninth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 3, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The second article in a series on FOREIGN ASSISTANCE - 'Indirect Warfare'; Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin, Part 1; Historical background – The Portuguese Colony of Angola, Part 2; Featured Equipment: The Yugoslav M60 rifle grenade; Operation Moduler: The last attacks, Part 3; This week 23 years ago; An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 2. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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FREE OUMAN STICKER FOR SADF VETERANS IN THE UK/ GRATIS OUMAN PLAKKER VIR SAW VETERANE IN DIE VK - Monday, July 25, 2011
 With special permission from Mark Raats, the FREE offer to all SADF Veterans to receive a magnificent NEW 13cm x 13cm SADF OUMAN Sticker, printed courtesy of Danie Matthee of Newcastle, and sent on by Steve Crump of 30DegreesSouth UK, is now available in the UK as well./Met spesiale vergunning van Mark Raats, is die GRATIS aanbieding aan alle SAW veterane om hierdie pragtige NUWE 13cm x 13cm SAW OUMAN plakker deur die pos te ontvang, - met komplimente gedruk deur Danie Matthee van Newcastle, en aangestuur deur Steve Crump van 30DegreesSouth UK, nou ook beskikbaar in die Verenigde Koninkryk.
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Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 2 - Monday, July 18, 2011
 Our twenty-eigth Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The first article in a series on FOREIGN AID - 'Russian policy on Angola'; Losses of the Soviet military advisors & specialists; Historical background – The Portuguese Colony of Angola, Part 1; Featured Equipment: The Snotneus M79 40mm grenade launcher; Operation Moduler: The last attacks, Part 2; This week 23 years ago; Composition of active enemy forces (SA & UNITA); An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 1. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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NEW: Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 - Saturday, July 16, 2011
 Over a week late, but finally here it is: The start of a NEW VOLUME! The twenty-seventh Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 1, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: Planned Features of Volume 2; The song written by I. Zhdarkin in Cuito-Cuanavale; Angola – Geographical features; Featured Equipment: The AGS-17 grenade launcher; Operation Moduler: The last attacks, Part 1; This week 23 years ago; Composition of the group of 21 Bde Soviet advisors; Losses of the FAPLA 21 infantry brigade. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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15mm (1/110th scale) SADF models added to Online Ordering - Saturday, July 16, 2011
 A 15mm (or roughly 1/110th scale) range of Ratels, Buffels and Casspirs have been added. They are bigger than the 1/300 but not as big or as expensive as the plastic 1/72nd scale models. All made of white metal, and intended for wargaming use. I am busy painting my own selection and will soon load some photos
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PREMIUM CONTENT: BORDER PROBLEMS completed - Saturday, July 16, 2011
 The About section on 'BORDER PROBLEMS', specifically intended for PREMIUM MEMBERS, have been completed. Topics include: River and Cut Line (“Kaplyn”); Revival of SWAPO-activities; Angolan liberation movements penetrate to the south; Border Clashes; Securing the border; Ruacana-Calueque; Terrorism threat; The establishment of 5 Sub-Area; Reaction to occupation
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 26 - Friday, July 01, 2011
 Our twenty-sixth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 26, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The ninth and final part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Reaction to occupation; Featured Equipment: The Browning M2HB .50inch Heavy Machine Gun; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop, the final part; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor, the last entry. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 25 - Saturday, June 25, 2011
 Our twenty-fifth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 25, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The seventh part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Terrorism threat; Featured Equipment: The The DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The establishment of 5 Sub-Area; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop, Part 5; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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SADF Roll Of Honour 1961-1994 - Saturday, June 18, 2011
 This is an unofficial version of the SADF Roll Of Honour, listing all those members of the SADF that died in the line of duty from the start of the SADF in 1961 to its termination in 1994. An attempt to provide alternative means to list, locate and find the names of loved ones that made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 24 - Saturday, June 18, 2011
 Our twenty-fourth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 24, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The sixth part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Ruacana-Calueque; Featured Equipment: The Browning M1919A4 (MG4) 7.62mm machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango, Part 4; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop, Part 4; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Operation Moduler Map - The escape of 21 Brigade. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 23 - Tuesday, June 14, 2011
 Our twenty-third Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 23, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fifth part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Securing the border; Featured Equipment: The SGM machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango, Part 3; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop, Part 3; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Operation Askari 1983-1984 - Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Dudley Wall was an Intelligence Officer with 61 Mechanised Battalion Group during Operation Askari. The e-book below was graciously provided by him for everyone interested in Operation Askari, with his compliments.
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Newsletter Volume 1, issue 22 - Sunday, June 05, 2011
 Our twenty-second Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 22, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourth part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Border Clashes; Featured Equipment: The Vickers machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango, Part 2; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop, Part 2; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; From the WarBlogs: “Close Encounters of the MiG kind“, Part 2. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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URGENT! SA MILITARY VETERANS, PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION - Sunday, June 05, 2011
We, the citizens of S.A. are extremely concerned and disappointed that the definition of a Military Veteran has been changed by Mr Makwetla, the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, when addressing the Parliamentary Committee on 25th May 2011. Having seen the newspaper reports, PMG summary and minutes of that meeting it appears that conscripts and Reserve Force members are no longer considered to be part of the Defence Force! Thus they will not be considered as Military Veterans in South Africa.
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Videos loaded: Brothers In Arms - Sunday, June 05, 2011
 New videos from YouTube have been loaded in the Videos Section: Brothers In Arms, and a nice selection of SADF material
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 21 - Friday, May 27, 2011
 Our twenty-first Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 21, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The third part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Angolan liberation movements penetrate to the south; Featured Equipment: The PKM light machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango, Part 1; Operation Moduler: The Chambinga Gallop; This week 23 years ago; SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 4; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; From the WarBlogs: “Close Encounters of the MiG kind“. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Annual commemoration service and wreath laying ceremony at the SA Defence Force Wall of Remembrance
 Annual commemoration service and wreath laying ceremony at the SA Defence Force Wall of Remembrance at 09h15 for 09h50 on Sunday, 29 May 2011 and to lay a wreath or plant a cross to commemorate the members of the SA Defence Force who died in the performance of service during the period 31 May 1961 (the coming of the Republic) and 27 April 1994 (disbandment of the SA Defence Force).
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 20 - Friday, May 20, 2011
 Our twentieth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 20, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The second part of the series of articles on “BORDER PROBLEMS” - Revival of SWAPO activities; Featured Equipment: The SS77 general purpose machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Portuguease positioning; Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B, Part 4; This week 23 years ago; SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 3; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Photo Essay of Casevac of 201 Bn wounded, by Jim Hooper - Thursday, May 19, 2011
 Photo Essay of an Alouette Casevac of three 201 Battalion soldiers wounded in two separate incidents by POM-Z anti-personnel mines near the Chandelier Road between Elundu and Nkongo, by Jim Hooper
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GHOLFDAG TEN BATE VAN DIE 61 MEG VETERANE MUSEUM FONDS - Wednesday, May 04, 2011
 Nico Uys (oud 61ér van 1981) het teen die agtergrond goeie skakeling met die Durbanville gholfklub en die Suid Afrikaanse vereniging van senior golfspelers in die Weskaap bewerkstellig in die mate dat die twee instansies 'n golfdag aanpak ten bate van die 61 MVV se museum. Vrydag 20 Mei 2011 is 'n ongelooflike geleentheid waar ons oor die 100 spelers verwag!
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 19 - Monday, May 16, 2011
 Our nineteenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 19, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The nineteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - river and Cut Line ("Kaplyn"); Featured Equipment: The RPK light machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - 1 Air Component and 1 Military Area; Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B, Part 3; This week 23 years ago; SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 2; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Operation Moduler: Map of Objectives A and B. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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General Photos - Training & Operational added to Gallery - Friday, May 06, 2011
 A selection of photos from the collection of Bobby Thomson, covering his training in Potchefstroom as a Gunner, his service at Katima Mulilo in 1978, and his time at Onjiva with the Joint Monitoring Commission in 1984.
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50th Anniversary of 1 Parachute Battalion & Cassinga/Remembrance Day Parade - Friday, May 06, 2011
 It was thought fitting to combine the 50th Anniversary of 1 Parachute Battalion with the Cassinga/Remembrance Day Parade. The Parade will be held on Sunday, 8th May 2011 at the Museum of Military History (War Museum) in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. Service to commence at 10:30 sharp.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 18 - Friday, May 06, 2011
 Our eighteenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 18, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eighteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Expansion of the fighting; Featured Equipment: The FN MAG machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - South African aid to Portugal; Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B, Part 2; This week 23 years ago; SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 1; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 17 - Wednesday, May 04, 2011
 Our seventeenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 17, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The seventeenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - July fighting; Featured Equipment: The RPD light machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - SWAPO, Part 2; Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B; This week 23 years ago; The Tale of the Ancient Armourer, Part 3; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 16 - Thursday, April 28, 2011
 Our sixteenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 16, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The sixteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - MPLA endeavours; Featured Equipment: The superb Bren machine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - SWAPO, Part 1; Operation Moduler: SADF Forces involved in the attack on 16 Brigade; This week 23 years ago; The Tale of the Ancient Armourer, Part 2; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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PREMIUM CONTENT - POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The complete chapter on 'POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA', which has had several articles featured in the weekly Newsletter, has now been completely uploaded as Premium Content into the About section. It is accessible to PREMIUM MEMBERS only.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 15 - Wednesday, April 20, 2011
 Our fifteenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 15, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fifteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - UNITA’s peaceful policy; Featured Equipment: The Degtyarev DP LMG; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The conflict in eastern Angola; Operation Moduler: Fapla movements after the attack on 16 Brigade; This week 23 years ago; The Tale of the Ancient Armourer; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Gallery of CASEVAC by Alouette - by Jim Hooper - Monday, April 18, 2011
 Photo sequence of a CASEVAC started off at Eenhana, when an Alo flown by Rick Dooley was scrambled to casevac a 'brown'.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 14 - Monday, April 11, 2011
 Our fourteenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 14, is now available for download free of charge to all Registered Users of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” -The position of the FNLA; Featured Equipment: The Z88 Service Pistol; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Portuguese warfare & in the Dembos; Operation Moduler: The Attack on 16 Brigade Part 4; This week 23 years ago; Operation Moduler: Combat Group Bravo Attacked; Operation Moduler: Map of attack on 16 Bde; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Registered Users have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Photos of Operation Sceptic (Smokeshell), 1980 - Monday, April 11, 2011
 Some EXCLUSIVE photos from the collection of Kobus Nortje, not for the faint hearted! Due to the EXPLICIT nature of some of the photos in this collection, it is ONLY available to Registered Users and PREMIUM MEMBERS.
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Gallery of G2 Gun at Katimo Mulilo, 1986, by Jim Hooper - Monday, April 11, 2011
 Jim Hooper took these photos during his time with the Gunners at Katimo Mulilo in 1986. They even allowed him to pull the lanyard for one round....'I should imagine they're just the thing to warm the cockles of an old artilleryman's heart', Jim said about his experience
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The 2011 National Gunners Memorial - Monday, April 04, 2011
 The 2011 National Gunners Memorial Service will be hosted at the Gunners Memorial in Potchefstroom on 17 April 2011.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 13 - Monday, April 04, 2011
 Due to Page Sponsorships having only covered the free distribution of the first eight issues (which I stretched on for another four), I am no longer able to send out the Newsletters as attachments to the War In Angola Announcements Bulk Email. This will be in effect from Volume 1, Issue 13, dated 1 April 2011. It means that you will no longer receive the Newsletter as PART of your email, but that you will have to LOG ON and download the Newsletter yourself every week. Public users will no longer have direct access to the Newsletter, only Registered users (which includes all PREMIUM MEMBERS as well).
In this SPECIAL issue:The thirteenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - First Clashes; Featured Equipment: The Tokarev TT-33 pistol; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Socio-economic Policy; Operation Moduler: the Attack on 16 Brigade Part 3; Operation Moduler: Map as on 9 Nov 1987;The rationale behind the attack on 16 Brigade;This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor.
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"Trying to destroy the Olifants" - Wednesday, March 23, 2011
 Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the Third Attack on the Tumpo Triangle at Cuito Cuanavale in 1988. Read about this most unusual set of events and after the battle, posted on the WARBLOGS.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 12 - Saturday, March 26, 2011
 Our twelfth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 12, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The twelfth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Background to internal strife; Featured Equipment: The excellent Star pistol; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - UNITA in war; Operation Moduler: the Attack on 16 Brigade Part 2; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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3 PARCHUTE BATTALION BIRTHDAY PARADE - Saturday, March 26, 2011
A mock attack and parade will be held at the Bloemfontein Military Sports Grounds on 1 April 2011.
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'Siggi Mueller's' in Boksburg, J'burg - Saturday, March 26, 2011
Does anyone know if Siggi Mueller's is still open? Please send your feedback to Terry via the forum
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Photos from the collection of Andy van Eeden - Saturday, March 26, 2011
Photos from Andy van Eeden has been added to the 'General Photos - the SWA Border' Gallery.
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Daniel Francisco Roxo (HC), 1 Reconnaissance Regiment - Friday, March 25, 2011
if anyone can assist with information regarding Daniel Roxo from March 1975 - August 1976, please contact Stephen through his post on the Forum
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Photos taken after Operation Protea in 1981 - Friday, March 25, 2011
 A series of photos taken by the late Pierre Oosthuysen, a press photographer, after Operation Protea, showing some of the Soviet equipment captured by the SADF during the operation. Photos used by permission with grateful acknowledgement to his widow, Adriana Stuijt, who provided us with this collection.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 11 - Monday, March 21, 2011
 Our eleventh Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 11, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eleventh part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Terms of Alvor; Featured Equipment: The handy Makarov pistol; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The MPLA in war; Operation Moduler: the Attack on 16 Brigade Part 1; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor. Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 10 - Wednesday, March 16, 2011
 Our tenth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 10, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The tenth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Prelude to Alvor; Featured Equipment: The Uzi submachine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The FNLA in war; Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 Brigade Part 3; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; 59 Brigade ambushes Combat Group Alpha; and Specialist equipment of the Soviet Union. Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 9 - Friday, March 11, 2011
 Our ninth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 9, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The ninth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - UNITA – cautious policy of Dr. Jonas Savimbi; Featured Equipment: The PPSh-41 submachine gun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Foreign Assistance to Angola Part 2; Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 Brigade Part 2; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; and Specialist equipment of the Soviet Union. Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Photos from Operation Daisy, 1981 - Friday, March 04, 2011
 Operation Daisy was the deepest penetration into Angola since the South African intervention in 1975, Operation Savannah. On 1 Nov 1981, a mechanised force crossed the border, moving to Ionde, some 120km inside Angola, and attacked Cheraquera on 4 Nov. Here are a few exclusive photos taken during the operation
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 8 - Wednesday, March 02, 2011
 Our eighth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 8, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The eighth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Reaction of the MPLA; Featured Equipment: The Remington 870 Shotgun; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Foreign Assistance to Angola; Operation Sceptic: Alouette shot down by RPG-7 Part 2; Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 brigade; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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First In, Last Out: The South African Artillery in Action in Angola, 1975-1988 - Sunday, February 27, 2011
 On 17 March 2011, the Cape Town Branch of the South African Military History Society (SAMHS) presents Lt-Col Clive Wilsworth, the author of a recently-published a book on the history of the South African Artillery's role in the Border War and in Angola. The title of the book, First In, Last Out: The South African Artillery in Action, 1975-1988*, reflects the subject of our talk for March. Lt-Col Wilsworth's military career was inextricably linked to artillery from his call-up for National Service in 1969, to his retirement from the military in 1994.
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Exclusive Photo Gallery of Operation Protea added - Friday, February 25, 2011
 This collection of 99 EXCLUSIVE slides have been provided to War In Angola by Jaco van Zyl and comprises of snapshots taken during Operation Protea in August 1981, mostly of Combat Group 20 and their attack on Xangongo and Ongiva...
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School of Artillery Tiddler Invitation - Friday, February 25, 2011
 The Officer Commanding, School of Artillery, has the pleasure of inviting all Gunners (SSgt – Gen), Ex - Gunners and Friends of the Gunners to attend a School of Artillery Tiddler on Thursday 17 March 2011
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PRO PATRIA REUNION PARADE, BENONI - Thursday, February 24, 2011
 All members of the SADF who were awarded or qualified for the Pro Patria Medal are invited to attend the Pro Patria Parade at Reveille Shellhole, Benoni on Saturday 26 February 2011. Legions, Associations and Veterans groups are invited to be present at the Parade. Reunion Formation 14h30 for 15h00
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 7 - Monday, February 21, 2011
 Our seventh Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 7, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The seventh part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Reaction of the FNLA; Featured Equipment: The durable Mosin-Nagant rifle; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Ideological background of the blacks; Operation Sceptic: Alouette shot down by RPG-7; Operation Moduler: 21 Brigade Tries Again; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds - Wednesday, February 16, 2011
 Excerpted from Bloodsong, Copyright © Jim Hooper 2011. A personal account given by Lt. Col. Pine Pienaar of the day he shot down a Cuban Hind assault helicopter with his Impala Mk2 jet aircraft.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 6 - Wednesday, February 16, 2011
 Our sixth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 6, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The sixth part of the series of articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Reaction of the black liberation movements; Featured Equipment: The tough R4 battle rifle; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - Ideological background of the whites; Operation Moduler: First Clashes with 47 Brigade Part 4; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; SADF Order of Battle: Operation Moduler; Visitors have the choice to download the standard, small, high quality, or press quality version.
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Operations Protea and Daisy - Friday, February 11, 2011
I am starting to prepare a series of 10 articles on Operation Protea and 5 on Operation Daisy for inclusion in the newsletters during August through November of this year. Your stories and photos and any help with these operations will be most welcome. Please just email your contribution(s) directly to johan@warinangola.com.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 5 - Wednesday, February 09, 2011
 Our fifth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 5, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fifth part of the series of
articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Political parties in Angola; Featured Equipment: The anachronistic Simonov SKS rifle; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The revolution of 1961 Part 2; Operation Moduler: First Clashes with 47 Brigade Part 3; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; NEW: From the Warblogs! Visitors have the choice to download a small file version, or the high quality, or press versions.
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 4 - Monday, January 31, 2011
 Our fourth Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 4, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: The fourth part of the series of
articles on “THE POWER STRUGGLE IN ANGOLA” - Decolonisation; Featured Equipment: The hard-hitting R1 battle rifle; PORTUGAL’S DESPERATE EFFORTS TO KEEP ANGOLA - The revolution of 1961 Part 1; Operation Moduler: First Clashes with 47 Brigade Part 2; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Map of the Operation Moduler First Clashes - 9-16 September 1987. Visitors have the choice to download a small file version, or the standard, high quality, or press versions.
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Lowveld District MOTH Annual Pro Patria Parade - Monday, January 31, 2011
 We, the Lowveld District MOTH, extend an invitation to you and your respective divisions to join us commemorate our annual Pro Patria Parade in Barberton on Saturday 12th Feb. 2011.The Pro Patria (For Our Country) Memorial Parade applies to all forces that are, and which have been, involved in the protection of our country..
Wreath’s will be laid, and should any one wishing to lay a wreath please contact the district beforehand so as to arrange. Wreaths to be supplied by those wishing to lay a wreath
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Operation “10 Victorious Years of FAPLA” - by Andre Babaian - Friday, January 28, 2011
September 26, 1984.
From early morning, the brigades were on the move continuing the march toward Cunjamba, a ghost village midway between Cuito Cuanovale and Mavinga. The whole armada was comprised of 3 brigades: the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (MIB) that was on the left flank; the 16th Infantry Brigade (IB) - in the middle, and our 13th Airborne-Assault Brigade (AAB) - on the right flank.
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HARBINGER OF WAR - by Jim Hooper - Friday, January 28, 2011
 It's raining. For days now, the skies to the north have been grey and threatening, the grey moving a little farther south each day. And last night the first of it finally arrived, rain heralded by sudden wind and the distant drums of muted thunder. Tonight again, harder: glistening, thrashing trees caught in the blue-white – fst! – of lightning, the sudden crack! shaking the air, the rumbling aftermath drowned by the roaring downpour.
There's been frustration, tenseness here, waiting for the real rains, the harbinger of war. And now they've come, carrying with them the sounds of destruction.
A special extract made for War In Angola from his book "KOEVOET!"
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Short film report of 15 minutes on the 2010 61 Mech Angolan expedition - Friday, January 28, 2011
Carte Blanche (on MNET) will broadcast a short story on the 2010 61 Mech expedition to Angola. This will help to get their message across. Please advise your friends and other veterans
Sunday, January 30 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 3, is available for download - Monday, January 24, 2011
 Our third Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3, is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this issue: A new regime in Angola; The Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle; The forming of the FNLA; Operation Moduler: First Clashes with 47 Brigade Part 1; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Visitors have the choice to download a small file version, or the standard, high quality, or press versions.
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1985 ‘Aeroflot’ Antonov-12 crash - By Andre Babaian - Friday, January 21, 2011
On November 25, 1985, an “Aeroflot” Antonov AN-12, cargo airplane in route from Cuito Cuanavale to Luanda was shot down and crashed approximately 43 km of Menongue, the provincial center of the Cuando Cubango province, Angola. The incident took place in the aftermath of FAPLA’s operation “2 Congresso do Partido” conducted against UNITA military formations in the 6th Military Region.
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Download the free weekly Newsletter Vol 1, Issue 2 - Monday, January 17, 2011
 It is our privilege to send out our second Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 2, which is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this second issue: The Fall of the Caetano government continued; The G3 Battle Rifle; Origin of the MPLA continued; Operation Moduler: First Clash with 21 Brigade; This week 23 years ago; From the diary of a Russian Advisor; Visitors have the choice to download a small file version, or the standard, high quality, or press versions.
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NEW: “An Unpopular War” 900x600mm High Quality Poster - Monday, January 17, 2011
 Mark Raats has created this SPECIAL EDITION high quality 900mm x 600mm poster of his original artwork, “An Unpopular War”, SPECIFICALLY and EXCLUSIVELY for the users of WarInAngola.com. This is the same painting which has proven such a direct hit in the form of the complimentary “OUMAN“ sticker we have been sending out to all SADF Veterans.
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New WARBLOGS for PREMIUM MEMBERS - Monday, January 17, 2011
There are akready a few personal stories and some photos on the WarBlogs pages which are exclusively for the stories of PREMIUM MEMBERS of War In Angola. It will grow gradually, so please keep visiting them to see how they develop. Feel free to drop them a comment...
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An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army - Monday, January 17, 2011
One of the countries that was involved in Angola, even though contacts with them were rare, was the DDR [East Germany]. There were a substantial number of NVA [East German Army] advisers in Angola, and their Head of State, Erich Honecker, made an official visit to Luanda. Phillip Vietri compares conscription in the NVA with National Service in the old SADF.
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Free Weekly Newsletter available for download - Sunday, January 09, 2011
 With over 3,800 UNIQUE visitors to War In Angola, viewing in excess of 56,000 pages per month, the time has come to allow a select few to rise above the rest! For this purpose, we have not only introduced our NEW PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION, but also launched our first Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1, which is now available for download free of charge to all visitors of WarInAngola.com. In this first issue: The Fall of the Caetano government; The versatile AK-47; Origin of the MPLA; Operation Moduler: First Contact; and a free colour map of 1975 Angola. Visitors have the choice to download a small file version, or the standard, high quality, or press versions.
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The Tale of the Ancient Armourer - by Phillip Vietri - Saturday, January 08, 2011
There were many different tasks involved with the weapons programme of the mid-1970s, some of them, on the surface, rather funny. Here are a few tales of life and work as an armourer in the LWT of a stores depot.
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'Juba' Joubert - by Jim Hooper - Monday, January 03, 2011
 SAAF helicopter pilots were heavily involved in Angola, regularly penetrating deep behind enemy lines in support of ground forces. Though the primary target of cross-border operations was Swapo terrorists attempting to infiltrate into South West Africa/Namibia, they often faced Cuban-flown gunships and jet fighters, as well as Soviet-operated missiles. Jim Hooper interviews a real "chopper pilot".
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FREE OFFER TO ALL SADF VETERANS/GRATIS AANBOD AAN ALLE SADF VETERANE - Wednesday, December 15, 2010
With special permission from Mark Raats, the FREE offer to all SADF Veterans to receive a magnificent NEW 13cm x 13cm SADF OUMAN Sticker, courtesy of Danie Matthee of Newcastle has been reinstated/Met spesiale vergunning van Mark Raats, is die GRATIS aanbieding aan alle SAW veterane om hierdie pragtige NUWE 13cm x 13cm SAW OUMAN plakker deur die pos te ontvang, - met komplimente vanaf Danie Matthee van Newcastle.
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Refight Gallery: The Destruction of 47 Brigade - Monday, December 13, 2010
 We have refought our Scenario 6: "The Destruction of 47 Brigade" which occurred on 3 October 1987, at the WESTERN CAPE WARGAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS on Sunday the 5th of December 2010. Things did NOT go entirely the way the South Africans wanted! And during the Preliminaries of the Saturday, events turned out seriously wrong for them too! See the photos in the gallery.
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SADF Artillery section completed - Friday, December 10, 2010
Comprehensive specifications of the QF 88mm G-1 gun, the BL 140mm G-2 medium gun, the BL 155mm G-4 gun/howitzer, the BL 155mm G-5 gun/howitzer, 155m G-6 SPG, the 120mm M-5 Mortar and the 127mm MRL have all been added under the SADF Equipment lists.
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Western Cape Wargames Championships - Wednesday, December 01, 2010
PENINSULA WARGAMES GROUP AFFILIATED TO MIND SPORTS SOUTH AFRICA WESTERN CAPE WARGAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS on 4 & 5 DECEMBER 2010
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URGENT APPEAL: Clearing the minefields around Cuito Cuanavale - Wednesday, December 01, 2010
 The HALO Trust is busy clearing the extensive mine belts around Cuito Cuanavale which was left over from the heavy fighting in the area between 1985 and 1988, in which South Africa Forces were involved. They URGENTLY need help in locating these minefields accurately.
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Refight Gallery: 21 Brigade Tries Again - Wednesday, December 01, 2010
We have refought our Scenario 5: "21 Brigade Tries Again" which occurred on 18 September 1987, last Thiursday evening, 25 November. See the photos in the gallery.
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Refight of 21 Brigade Tries Again - 18 Sep 1987 - Thursday, November 25, 2010
The refight of 21 Brigade's attempt to cross the Lomba once again to establish a bridgehead and replenish 47 Brigade will occur on 25 November 2010 at the Rondebosch Library. For the scenario
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"WE'VE GOT A RUSSIAN!" - by Jim Hooper - Wednesday, November 24, 2010
 Although thousands of Soviet military advisors and technicians served in Angola, only once did Red Army personnel find themselves in direct combat with the SADF. Jim Hooper’s interview with the 32 Battalion company
commander involved in the action is the only eyewitness account of an event that resulted in the death of two Russian lieutenant colonels and the capture of a sergeant major...
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UNITA in the field - Jim Hooper - A Gallery - Saturday, November 20, 2010
 Between August 1988 and September 1989, Jim Hooper made three trips, totalling almost eight months, with Unita. The hundreds of photos he took represent a unique visual history of Jonas Savimbi's semi-conventional forces. Here is a small sample also containing some PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED PHOTOS!.
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Refight of the Destruction of 47 Brigade - 3 Oct 1987 - Wednesday, November 10, 2010
We are finally getting to refight this incredible battle where an entire Fapla Brigade was destroyed on the banks of the Lomba River by the attacking South African force, some 23 years ago. Interested parties are invited to participate in this refight which is schedule to coincide with the Western Cape Wargames Championships on the 4th and 5th of December.
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Videos about the Portuguese Colonial War (1961-1974) - Sunday, October 24, 2010
 Some very interesting and entertaining videos which create a genuine "feel" for the Portuguese Colonial War period and the prevailing conditions. The war that set the norm for the battles that were still to come...eventually involving multiple nationalities and escalating into the "War For Africa!". An ideal backgrounder for anyone who wants to understand the underlying motives and reasons that led to South Africa getting involved in a war in another country, not only fighting the Angolans and SWAPO, but Cubans and Russians as well!
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Ag man dit “WAS” lekker in die Army - Monday, October 18, 2010
 'n Gratis aflaaibare boek saamgestel deur Danie Matthee, bestaande uit 'n versameling komiese stories wat handel van basies tot uitklaar, met spotprente van die ouens wat in die ou SA Weermag was.
DANKIE, DANIE!
[Oh man it "WAS" nice in the Army] - A free downloadable book compiled by Danie Matthee, comprising of a collection of comical stories covering from 'basics' to 'uitklaar', with caricatures of the guys in the old SA Defence force.
THANK YOU, DANIE! UNFORTUNATELY ONLY AVAILABLE IN AFRIKAANS!
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Videos about the History of Angola - Saturday, October 9, 2010
 Some very interesting videos about the History of Angola relating to the war have been added - A video from The Eduardo dos Santos Foundation (FESA), as well as some videos about the CIA's involvement with the "Angolan Revolution" in 1975.
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FREE OFFER TO ALL SADF WAR VETERANS / GRATIS AANBOD AAN ALLE SAW OORLOG VETERANE - Thursday, October 07, 2010
 Free offer to all SADF Veterans to receive a magnificent free 13cm x 13cm SADF WAR VETERAN Sticker, courtesy of Danie Matthee of Newcastle/Gratis aanbieding aan alle SAW veterane om hierdie pragtige 13cm x 13cm SAW OORLOG VETERAAN plakker deur die pos te ontvang, - met komplimente vanaf Danie Matthee van Newcastle.
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Rub shoulders with the 61 Mech Veterans of Cape Town - Tuesday, September 28, 2010
 "Skouerskuur op Vrydag, 15 Oktober, vir die 61 Meg veterane by die Milnerton Moths se Shellhole". The veterans of 61 Mech Bn will be meeting on Friday, 15 October at the Milnerton Moths' Shellhole in Killarney.
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61 Mechanised Infantry Bn Grp Figthing- and A-Echelon vehicles - Friday, September 24, 2010
 For the first time, every vehicle of the Fighting Echelon of the famous 61 Mechanised Infantry Battalion Group has been reproduced in miniature on a 1:1 basis, as well as a selection of A-Echelon vehicles for each sub-unit. See all these miniature vehicles grouped together in a single photograph and get an idea of the size of the unit. Keep in mind that only integral attachments are included and not the attachments made in late 1987.
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WarInAngola.com website moved to a USA-based ISP - Thursday, August 19, 2010
Due to the increased popularity of the site which caused a dramatic increase in hosting costs with my local South-African Internet Service Provider, I decided to move the site to a US-based server. Not only will this show an increase in performance to all overseas visitors, but wil alsol help me keep the hosting costs as low as possble. Even so, I am considering various revenue streams to help carry the cost of this project, which includes SPONSORSHIPS, ADVERTISING, SALES, and SUBSCRIPTIONS to additional information.
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Latest Visitors Statistics for WarInAngola.com - Monday, August 02, 2010
Since the beginning of Feb 2009, the WarInAngola.com family of sites had 118,995 visitors viewing 774,762 pages and 57,286,682 hits up to the 31st of July 2010. This shows a growth of more than 1500% since Jan 2009.
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About: Portugal's desperate efforts to keep Angola - Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Political unrest in Angola from 1961 onwards caused Portugal to take desparate measures to keep the colony. See the new historical chapter added to the About Section.
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SADF's 61 Mech Bn Gp vs Fapla's 47 Brigade - Friday, July 09, 2010
 Static display of 1/300th scale miniatures (in a 1:1 ratio) of the SADF's 61 Mechanised Battalion Group's vehicles and equipment as compared to a typical tank-heavy reinforced Fapla Infantry Brigade such as 47 Brigade and the Tactical Group which were both destroyed by a 61 Mech Battle Group in the Battle at the Lomba River of 3 October 1987.
The display will be part of a talk and presentation by well-known photographer/photo-journalist, Cloete Breytenbach, on Thursday evening, 12 August 2010, at the monthly meeting of the Cape Town Branch of the South African Military History Society.
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UNITA, Angola and the Media - A Personal Retrospective by Cloete Breytenbach - Friday, July 09, 2010
 The Cape Town Branch of the South African Military History Society is pleased to present the well-known photographer/photo-journalist, Cloete Breytenbach, who had the unforgettable experience of spending long periods of time in the bush deep inside Angola, documenting the Angolan War from the perspective of one of the three main contenders for political control in the war-ravaged country, UNITA (União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola - National Union for the Total Independence of Angola). This will be presented durng their monthly meeting on Thursday, 12 August 2010.
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Historical Account: The Last Battle and the Air Attack on Calueque - Sunday, June 27, 2010
Worried that the Cuban force in south-western Angola might yet move on either Calueque or Ruacana, The South Africans prepared to deal with that if it were to happen. Read this account of the last battle between Cuban/Angolan and South African conventional forces 22 years ago, on 7 June 1988.
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| Repatriation of the mortal remains of the Ebo Four by host | | "Dear Friends You are hereby cordially informed that the Angolan authorities have now also given their consent for the exhumation and repatriation of the mortal remains of the Ebo Four. Key role... | | RE: The attack on 16 Brigade: 9 November 1987 by steveh | | “The noise was deafening as we moved forward past 12 Bravo and took their place in the advance formation. Bullets kept smacking and pinging off the armour and I was straining to see anything other th... | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by Chris (Broer) (guest) | | Hier is ek weer vir hulp Is daar medals gegee indien jy langer as 6 of 9 maande op die grens was behalwe die diens medal en propatria | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by Broer (guest) | | Onthou asb die datum 03-06-2012 dit is die dag van die muur van herrnering by die monument WE WILL REMEMBER THEM | | RE: 2 Special Service Battalion by Need2Know (guest) | | Thank you for the link Johan, Appreciate it! So this was a armour regiment. How easy was it in the 1980's to transfer between regiments? Lets say from this armour regiment to other regiments? ... | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by ammazulu (guest) | | Happy 2012 | | RE: 14 Light Artillery Regiment by Tjoops | | PLEASE PLEASE forgive me, again the age played it's mistakes on me! It is NOT 14 Light Regiment (Which was in fact fact an "berede" horseback regiment according to Wikipedia! I was in fact in 18 Li... | | RE: 2 Special Service Battalion by johansamin | | I also don't have much on 2 SSB, other than what is here: http://www.warinangola.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1239&Parameter=65 I do have a bit more on 1 SSB, which is here: http://www.warinangola.... | | RE: 14 Light Artillery Regiment by Tjoops | | Hi Johan, Yeah, I can't really remember ALL the details, but found a fantastic write-up on Wikipedia on 44 Parachute Brigade. I was at Cuito in 1988, got shot to shit, as you mentioned, still ... | | RE: 14 Light Artillery Regiment by johansamin | | Hi, Deon... Great to hear from you! I was aware of a 120mm Battery deployed bewteen me and Cuito during Packer but had NO IDEA who they were... even though as OPO I even had the opportunity... | | 14 Light Artillery Regiment by Tjoops | | Hi, I was in 44 Parachute Brigade and was in 14 Light Artillery Regiment. We were rather VERY active outside Cuito, laying no more than 1500m from the town, doing daily bombing of the town with ou... | | 2 Special Service Battalion by Need2Know (guest) | | Where can i find more info on "2 Special Service Battalion, which was based in the town of Zeerust" Anyhelp would be appriciated. | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by johansamin | | Haai, Chris. Nee, daar was nie 'n balkie vir elke Operasie nie. Al balkies wat ons maar gedra het was ons Korps balkie wat onder die Eenheidsteken op ons Beret gesit het, met ander woorde, groe... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean Wilson | | Hi Philip, I am now based in Perth and have been for over ten years. | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by Broer (guest) | | Kan iemand my dat help ek wil weet of daar vir elke OPs n balkie was en waar ek die kleure van die balkies kan kry Baie dankie Broer (Chris) SOLDIER FOREVER,FOEVER SOLDIER | | Wanted: Research Participants (retired white Afrikaner ex-servicemen of the SADF) by flip | | My name is Flip Wessels. I am a Masters Counselling Psychology student and registered Intern Psychologist, studying at the University of Pretoria (UP). I am conducting research entitled: "A construc... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Philip (guest) | | Hi Sean, where do you find yourself nowadays?. I was searching for Basil and found this post. | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by Broer (guest) | | Baie dankie aan Johan van warinangola en almal wat dit aan die gang hou N geseende kerstyd en n voorspoedige nuwejaar aan al die bosoorlog veterane ook aan Johan en ook aan DIE SILENT SOLDIERS MC m... | | At Thy Call by pfv | | This is a short film and a student essay. It focuses on the scenes the maker would seem to regard as essential, and connects them by way of captions. As a result, the characters never really develop,... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Cassius | | Hi Mike, I have been following your posts with utmost interest. I am glad I found a "local" with the same kind of interests. I would love to participate in your workshops. Thank you for offering y... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Mike Brink | | Thanks Johan. I have created a webpage for an overview of my game engine. You my visit it at http://www.digitalsidewalk.co.za/wargame00.htm for a write up and some screen shots. It supports human, la... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by host | | Hi, I have limited the attachments to one per post, as multiples seemed to have caused some problems with the software. I will send you email and you can send me what you want to upload and I will do... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Mike Brink | | I tried attaching images but cant seem to. Anyway, you can mail me at info (@) digitalsidewalk dot co dot za. | | RE: The air attack on Calueque: 27 June 1988 by Carel | | Correction - the base mentioned is Hurricane Base, which is the Ruacana airfield. | | RE: The air attack on Calueque: 27 June 1988 by Carel | | I was in the EW team attached to the 32Bn deployment - situated at the 32 A-Echelon, then situated on the other side of the runway from the base. Our warning went through too late to warn the AA supp... | | RE: 61 Mechanised Battalion Group by ErichP | | Time for the stupid questions - which I couldn't see quickly on the site. Where does Pretoria Reg. fall into all of this. We took the tanks up and then stayed with them until sometime in January, ... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Mike Brink | | Hi there Cassius. I have been working on a similar concept. Visit my FB Page and look at the SAAF GAME Album for some screenshots. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378716_33830335... | | RE: NATIONAL MILITARY VETERANS' DATABASE by Cassius | | Forgotten veterans | | RE: Books and Book Reviews by Cassius | | WE WERE THERE | | 9F Rowley Medlin passed away by host | | Just got the news from Johan Stander through facebook: It is with great sadness that the news of Rowley's passing was received. Rowley, through his 9F weekly newsletter, kept us together, ofte... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Cassius | | Testing... | | RE: BORDER WAR PC GAME by Cassius | | Just messing around with pc software. | | NATIONAL MILITARY VETERANS' DATABASE by host | | The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) is custodian of the National Military Veteran's Database established in 2005 and in line with its mandate; the Department is embarking - in partnership with ... | | RE: Please feel free to post your views and comments by stuart smith (guest) | | hello i live in yorkshire near castleford were i understand mr marchant is after his release if he comes on this forum i would be very grateful if he would speak to me.my brothers name was antony bri... | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by Chris (Broer) (guest) | | Baie dankie aan al die bikers van die BOSOORLOG julle maak n verskil want julle is die verskil dankie aan my vriend "uit my middel vinger" jy het BROTHERHOOD beleef en beskryf.Ook dankie aan Die "SILE... | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | SOUTH AFRICA final. | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | SOUTH AFRICA continued... | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | SOUTH AFRICA continued... | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | SOUTH AFRICA | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | Rhodesia continued. | | BOOKS FOR SALE by Cassius | | COLLECTION OF SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE I have this entire book collection for sale. I am selling the collection as one, not book by book. If you are interested, make an offer to my e-mail addres... | | RE: Seeking Jim Hooper's email. by Mike Brink | | And, just so that we get the record perfectly straight. The pictures were posted to a page by your request and pending your approval. -------------- Mike-- With the resurgence of interest i... | | RE: Seeking Jim Hooper's email. by Mike Brink | | Oh, yes, and added to which, the Impala was an actual shrunken version of a photgrap, and the story was not posted until I hand received permission from Pine. I have not posted a story for whic... | | RE: Seeking Jim Hooper's email. by Mike Brink | | Yes of course it was photshopped. It was more for the purposes of an illustration for the story than a photgraph of the actual event. The original picture is from the collection of Cassie Nel, (who g... | | RE: BOOKS FOR SALE!!! by johansamin | | AMAZING collection! I am interested...as soon as I can afford to make you an offer! ;-) | | BOOKS FOR SALE!!! by Cassius | | My entire collection of books can be see here: http://www.warinangola.com/default.aspx?tabid=590&forumid=2&postid=1435&view=topic ... | | RE: Bridge 14 by Kevin (guest) | | I was at Bridge 14 and remember when we first came in contact with the cubans out on the Ebo road. I had just arrived and the casualties were rolling in at Cela hospital. We assisted the Dr's all day... | | RE: Infantry Bokkop and Balkie by Kramstaar | | There are a few on ebay (under SADF) and also on Bid or Buy. With the Australian Dollar the Bid or Buy option is a steal.. Best of luck MARK | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean (guest) | | On 11th Nov 87 we were in front of a minefield. A mate of mine been Basil Lentner was shot through his legs by a sniper as he let rip with his LMG machine gun, as we were going forward and taking on f... | | A53 field radio by Kramstaar | | Hi fella's… I'm not sure if anyone can help but I'm looking to acquire a non-working A53 field radio chassis with the front panel intact (with knobs etc, Flexi antenna and bag (I have a handset)... | | Infantry Bokkop and Balkie by Soutie | | Hi Johan, Can you put me in touch with someone who can get me a beret badge infantry bokop and infantry balkie please, as I am in Australia I just cannot seem to find them, and I need them for ... | | RE: My military service by mansfield | | Peter Hall. He got a degree and did well in spite of his injuries. | | RE: Objectives A and B: 11 November 1987 by Sean Wilson | | Baz and I were in the same section 83 Assault Pioneers, on the day that Baz was shot through his "Butt" I was off to his left. We were going forward when one of our soldiers called out that we were in... | | RE: Col Jan Breytenbach by vulcao | | I was 16 years old in 1975 and the Colonel Breytenbach was a Commander in charge in M'Pupa-Calai/Kuando Kubango-Angola,where I received the intense training to take part the operation that was stoppe... | | RE: Objectives A and B: 11 November 1987 by Sean Wilson | | Hi Baz, If you go onto the Gallery and scroll down you will see pic's of our section. One of them under "My section taking time out for a team photo" you will see yourself in the front with my h... | | Rest in Peace to a TRUE LEGEND: Brig. Genl. Dick Lord ~ 1936 - 2011 by host | | It is with sadness that I post this announcement: Brig. Genl. Dick lord, one of our most famous aviators, fighter pilots, and SAAF Commanding Officer during the Bush War at AFB Ondangwa and Oshak... | | RE: The 61 Mechanised Battalion Group Commemorative Needle by Duncan1 | | Where is this photo taken ? | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by broer (guest) | | Sorry Silentsoldier50@yahoo.com Silentsoldierskzn@yahoo.com | | RE: Engineers in Oshakati by broer (guest) | | Baie dankie aan al die oud weermsg lede wat reeds by die SILENT SOLDIERS motorfiets klub aan gesluit het dit dit laat die ou bloed weer vinnig loop aar is nog baie oud soldate wat bike ry vir wie ons... | | RE: Mercenary Wars - Angola 75/76 by exreme | | Hello Just wanted to say a big thank you to Terry Aspinall who has been of tremendous help with my research. I understand from what I've read is that there were maybe four MI6 agents recrui... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by host | | Sean, I have uploaded your collection of photos to the Operation Moduler Gallery. See http://www.warinangola.com/Default.aspx?tabid=999 Thanks for sharing them with us! They are awesome...! Jo... | | RE: Mercenary Wars - Angola 75/76 by host | | I know of two places where you might be able to find out more... One is Terry Aspinal's site on Mercenaries at http://www.mercenary-wars.net/angola/main-page.html and the oth... | | RE: 101 Werksplaas by aselfe@mweb.co.za | | Two Bulperd and two MACK recovery vehicles have been released from 4VRP to SA Armour Museum. Two are on loan to Sandstone Heritage Trust, and two will be kept at the Museum at Tempe seehttp://www.sand... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean (guest) | | This is just a little story regarding the Assault Pioneers of which I was a member at 4 SAI IN 86/87. After going through one hell of a nut case for a corporl we got this new corporl straight out of t... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean (guest) | | At 4SAI I was a Assault Pioneer and we were also utilised as additional infantry during OPs Modular. | | RE: Mercenary Wars - Angola 75/76 by exreme | | Hello everyone I came across this site whilst researching the Angolan war and particularly the role of the CIA and MI6 in the recruitment of (British) mercenaries in 1975/76. If anybody has any ... | | RE: Angola 1987 by Sean (guest) | | I was at 4 SAI call sign 83 in 86/87 and our anti-tank platoon used the Milan missiles in a Brigade demo attack not far from our base in front of government minister. They were looking to use them in ... | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean (guest) | | I have emailed photo's regarding OPs Modular and cannot wait for them to be up loaded into the gallery, so as to share them with all of use that went to the battlefields in Angola. | | RE: 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by 32Vet | | Hi I served with 32BN AT 86-87and was in Ops Modular in Angola since Augt87 to Dec 87. Would like to here from you and see some of the photos. | | RE: 32 Battalion ("Os Terriveis") by topera43 | | Language : Regarding the language policy in the unit : Almost all of the white leaders, especially on platoon level, were required to reach a fluency level, in about the first 6weeks with the unit... | | RE: Seeking Jim Hooper's email. by Feetloose | | Looking at Mike Brink's web site, I saw it was suspended. Mike, are you still out there or are you flying for coco farmers again ? | | 4 SAI - OPs Modular 87 by Sean (guest) | | I first my training at 8 SAI Upington then our whole base was moved over to 4SAI Middleburg. I was in section 83 same unit as Richard Wiles we all saw action between Sep 87 till Dec 87 in OPs Modular.... | | RE: Etale by Jim Hooper | | Ammazulu and Dougbev-- I'm grateful for your memories of your time there. The recollections from you and the others, coupled with a fix from Google Earth, have pretty much put everything into pr... | | RE: Etale by Ammazulu | | I know that Etale was used as a sleep over place to refeul and to fill water,nearly like a Truck stop.It was right on the kaplyn,and also the last place to take a photo of the sign that read-Grens van... | | RE: Etale by dougbev | | Jim I was based at Etale 84/85. At that time the base was used by 5 recce and Romeo Mike Teams (101Bn). I think 2SAI used to base protection etc . Occasionally I would do protection for the sapper... | | RE: Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by pfv | | Thanks, Johan - I look forward to both. Regards Phillip | | RE: Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by johansamin | | The Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 14 of 7 October 2011 will have a specification with photos of the M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle. In the meantime, pvf... I can send you more info directly. Regards ... | | RE: Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by pfv | | Thanks, Jochen. I never worked with it, so that the info on the second photo didn't help me as much as perhaps it should. Can you tell me something more about this weapon? | | RE: Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by Jochen | | It is a toolkit holdall for the M40A1 106mm Recoilless Rifle | | RE: Please feel free to post your views and comments by Jannie (guest) | | When we were called up in 1966, i was 18 years old,went and did my duty....yesterday i turned 63 and nothing has changed. Still we are being told to do your duty, things will change...When will they e... | | RE: Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by pfv | | Here is another photo of the outside of the toolkit. Does this help. Please answer of you recognise it/ | | RE: Sielkunde by pfv | | Hi, ctgbuff. Jy't definitief my in die ribbe gesteek! In die NVA was die 3-jaar Unteroffizier {onderkorporaal] veronderstel om die skakel tussen brass en troepe te wees. So ook seker die SAW korporaa... | | RE: Sielkunde by ctgbuff | | Man, die grappie was as grappie bedoel. Die korporaal was 'n ankerpunt vir die SAW gebeure. Hy het gesorg dal almal betyds by hulle plekke uitgekom het, gekry het wat hulle moes kry, opgelei is tot b... | | RE: Sielkunde by pfv | | Hi Lesherbay. Dit was maar net been trek, hoor. Terloops, ek was 3 maande lank in 5 SAI in 1973, voordat ek oorgeplaas is tiffies toe in Pretoria. Was Sers. "Rooigat" van der Merwe steeds daar in jou... | | RE: Sielkunde by Lesherbay | | Yes pvf. Dit was einde 1979 in Ladysmith 5SAI. Die PF kpl was ene Du Plessis. | | RE: Sielkunde by pfv | | Hi, Lesherbay. Was dit in die SAW? ;-) | | RE: Etale by Lesherbay | | Hi Jim. New Etale was further away from the tar road. We (5 SAI) were the first to move into the Base around Nov 80. At the time it was quite a hot area and our platoon 2 hit quite a few contacts. Fox... | | RE: Sielkunde by Lesherbay | | Ek moet darem se dat ek 'n baie nice PF kpl gehad het in my 2 jaar. Hy het 'n goeie voorbeeld gestel vir die dp's | | RE: Photos - Operation Moduler by matikiti | | Those photos of bodies - could one be a SAAF pilot - looking at the overall . The other pics perhaps the spes force men killed in Cabinda in 1985 - Ops Argon ? | | Does anyone recognise this toolkit holdall? by pfv | | Can anyone help identify this holdall? I was an Armourer, but it is completely unfamiliar to me. Thanks. |
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