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As of 19 October 2012:

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Volume 1, Issue 1	7 January 2011	The fall of the Caetano government Part 1 The Origin of the MPLA Part 1 The versatile AK-47 Operation Moduler: First Contact This week 23 years ago: 1–7 Jan 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 10 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 2	14 January 2011	The fall of the Caetano government Part 2 The Origin of the MPLA Part 2 The G3 battle rifle Operation Moduler: First Clash – 21 Brigade on the Lomba This week 23 years ago: 8–14 Jan 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 11-13 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 3	21 January 2011	New regime in Angola The forming of the FNLA The SVD Dragunov sniper rifle Operation Moduler: First Clashes – 47 Brigade Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 15–21 Jan 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 14 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 4	28 January 2011	Decolonisation The revolution of 1961 Part 1 The hard-hitting R1 Operation Moduler: First Clashes – 47 Brigade Part 2 Map of the first battles of Operation Moduler This week 23 years ago: 22–28 Jan 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 15-17 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 5	4 February 2011	Political parties in Angola The revolution of 1961 Part 2 The anachronistic Simonov SKS rifle Operation Moduler: First Clashes – 47 Brigade Part 3 This week 23 years ago: 29 Jan – 4 Feb 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 18-22 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 6	11 February 2011	Reaction of the black liberation movements Ideological background: White The trusty R4 battle rifle Operation Moduler: First Clashes – 47 Brigade Part 4 This week 23 years ago: 5–11 Feb 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 23-24 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 7	18 February 2011	Reaction of the FNLA Ideological background: Black The durable Mosin-Nagant Rifle Operation Sceptic: Alouette shot down by RPG-7 Part 1 Operation Moduler: 21 Brigade tries again This week 23 years ago: 11-18 Feb 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 25-27 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 8	25 February 2011	Reaction of the MPLA Foreign assistance Part 1 The Remington 870 Shotgun Operation Sceptic: Alouette shot down by RPG-7 Part 2 Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 Brigade Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 19–25 Feb 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 28-30 Oct 87
Volume 1, Issue 9	4 March 2011	UNITA – cautious policy of Dr. Jonas Savimbi Foreign assistance Part 2 The robust PPSh-41 submachine gun Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 Brigade Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 26 Feb – 4 Mar 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 31 Oct – 2 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 10	11 March 2011	Prelude to Alvor The FNLA in war The simple but effective Uzi submachine gun Operation Moduler: The Destruction of 47 Brigade Part 3 This week 23 years ago: 5-11 Mar 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 3-4 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 11	18 March 2011	Terms of Alvor The MPLA in war The handy Makarov pistol Operation Moduler: The attack on 16 Brigade Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 12-18 Mar 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 5-7 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 12	25 March 2011	Background to internal strife UNITA in war The excellent Astra Star pistol Operation Moduler: The attack on 16 Brigade Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 19-25 Mar 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 8-9 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 13	1 April 2011	First clashes Socio-economic policy The convenient Tokarev TT-33 Pistol Operation Moduler: The attack on 16 Brigade Part 3 Operation Moduler: Positions and movements during the attack on 16 Brigade on 9 Nov 1987 The rationale behind the attack on 16 Bde This week 23 years ago: 26 Mar – 1 Apr 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 10 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 14	8 April 2011	The position of the FNLA Portuguese warfare & in the Dembos The superb Z88 Service Pistol Operation Moduler: The attack on 16 Brigade Part 4 This week 23 years ago: 2-8 Apr 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 11 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 15	15 April 2011	UNITA’s peaceful policy The conflict in eastern Angola The Degtyarev DP light machine gun Operation Moduler: Fapla movements after the attack on 16 Bde The Tale of the Ancient Armourer, Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 9-15 Apr 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 12-14 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 16	22 April 2011	MPLA endeavours SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organisation) Part 1 The superb Bren machine gun Operation Moduler: SADF Forces involved in the attack on 16 Brigade The Tale of the Ancient Armourer, Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 16-22 Apr 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 13-15 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 17	29 April 2011	July fighting SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organisation) Part 2 The RPD light machine gun Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B Part 1 The Tale of the Ancient Armourer, Part 3 This week 23 years ago: 23-29 Apr 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 16 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 18	6 May 2011	Expansion of the fighting South African aid to Portugal The FN MAG general purpose machine gun Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B Part 2 SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 30 Apr - 6 May 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 16 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 19	13 May 2011	1: BORDER PROBLEMS: River and Cut Line (“Kaplyn”) 1 Air Component and 1 Military Area The RPK light machine gun Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B Part 3 SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 7-16 May 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 17 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 20	20 May 2011	2: Revival of SWAPO-activities Portuguese positioning The SS77 general purpose machine gun Operation Moduler: Objectives A and B Part 4 SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 3 This week 23 years ago: 14-20 May 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 18 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 21	27 May 2011	3: Angolan liberation movements penetrate to the south Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango Part 1 The PKM light machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 1 SAAF Impalas shoot down Cuban Mi-25 Hinds, Part 4 From the WarBlog: “Close Encounters of the MiG kind“, Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 21-27 May 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 19-21 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 22	3 June 2011	4: Border clashes Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango Part 2 The never-ending Vickers machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 2 From the WarBlog: “Close Encounters of the MiG kind“, Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 28 May – 3 Jun 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 22-23 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 23	10 June 2011	5: Securing the border Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango Part 3 The Goryunov SGM machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 3+ This week 23 years ago: 4-10 Jun 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 24-26 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 24	17 June 2011	6: Ruacana-Calueque Operation Moduler: Map - The escape of 21 Brigade Infiltration by UNITA and MPLA in Cuando-Cubango Part 4 The Browning M1919A4 (MG4) machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 4+ This week 23 years ago: 11-17 Jun 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 27-29 Nov 87
Volume 1, Issue 25	24 June 2011	7: Terrorism threat 8: The establishment of Sub-Area 5 The DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 5+ This week 23 years ago: 18-24 Jun 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 30 Nov-1 Dec 87
Volume 1, Issue 26	1 July 2011	9: Reaction to occupation Operation Moduler: Map - The pursuit to the Chambinga The Browning M2HB .50inch machine gun Operation Moduler: The Chambinga gallop Part 6+ This week 23 years ago: 25 Jun – 1 Jul 1988 From the diary of a Russian advisor: 2 - 3 Dec 87
Volume 2, Issue 1	8 July 2011	The song written by I. Zhdarkin in December 1987, in Cuito-Cuanavale Angola – Geographical features + MAP The AGS-17 30mm automatic grenade launcher Operation Moduler: The last attacks Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 2-8 Jul 1988 Composition of the group of advisors attached to the 21st infantry brigade as of October 1 1987 Losses of the 21 infantry brigade during the operation (data as of Dec. 18, 1987)
Volume 2, Issue 2	15 July 2011	Foreign Assistance Part 1: Russian policy with regards to Angola The Portuguese Colony of Angola Part 1 The M79 40mm grenade launcher (Snotneus) Operation Moduler: The last attacks Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 9-15 Jul 1988 The composition of the active enemy’s forces (South African and UNITA) on the territory of the 6th military district (Cuando-Cubango province) The losses of the Soviet military advisors and specialists in the 6 military district (between July and December) An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 1
Volume 2, Issue 3	22 July 2011	Part 2: Indirect warfare The Portuguese Colony of Angola Part 2 The Yugoslav M60 rifle grenade Operation Moduler: The last attacks Part 3 This week 23 years ago: 16-22 Jul 1988 Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 1 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 2
Volume 2, Issue 4	29 July 2011	Part 3: Weapons Angola: Inland exploration The 75mm HEAT rifle grenade Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade Part 1 This week 23 years ago: 23-28 Jul 1988 Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 2 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 3
Volume 2, Issue 5	5 August 2011	Part 4: Cuba Transvaal Farmers in Angola The F1 hand grenade Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade Part 2 This week 23 years ago: 29 Jul – 31 Jul 1988 This week 24 years ago: 1 - 5 Aug 1987 Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 3 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 4
Volume 2, Issue 6	12 August 2011	Part 5: Soviet-Union and Cuba Angola: Colonial Formation Part 1 Operation Protea: Prelude The fragmentation hand grenade Operation Hooper: The first attack on 21 Brigade Part 3 This week 24 years ago: 6-12 Aug 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 4 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 5
Volume 2, Issue 7	19 August 2011	Part 6: Cuba and Angola, Part 1 Angola: Colonial Formation Part 2 Operation Protea: Rationale The RGD-5 hand grenade Operation Hooper: Air attack on the Cuito Bridge This week 24 years ago: 13-19 Aug 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 5 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 6
Volume 2, Issue 8	26 August 2011	Part 6: Cuba and Angola, Part 2 Angola: Colonial Formation Part 3 Operation Protea: Battle Design Part 1 The stun grenade Operation Hooper: The second attack on 21 Brigade Part 1 This week 30 years ago: 20-26 Aug 1981 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 6 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 7
Volume 2, Issue 9	2 September 2011	Part 7: Help from African countries Operation Protea: Battle Design Part 2 Operation Protea: MAP The RPG-7 anti-tank rocket launcher Operation Hooper: The second attack on 21 Brigade Part 2 This week 24 years ago: 27 Aug 1988 – 2 Sep 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 7 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 8
Volume 2, Issue 10	9 September 2011	Part 8: Chinese assistance Operation Protea: FAPLA/SWAPO Forces The 3.5inch anti-tank rocket launcher Operation Hooper: The second attack on 21 Brigade Part 3 This week 24 years ago: 3-9 Sep 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 8 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 9
Volume 2, Issue 11	16 September 2011	Part 9: America Operation Protea: The attack on Xangongo, Part 1 The RPG-2 anti-tank rocket launcher Operation Hooper: The second attack on 21 Brigade Part 4 This week 24 years ago: 10-16 Sep 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 9 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 10
Volume 2, Issue 12	23 September 2011	Part 10: Mercenaries Operation Protea: The attack on Xangongo, Part 2 The FT5 Missile Launcher Operation Hooper: The second attack on 21 Brigade Part 5 This week 24 years ago: 17-23 Sep 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 10 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 11
Volume 2, Issue 13	30 September 2011	Part 11: France Operation Protea: The attack on Ongiva, Part 1 The B10 anti-tank gun Operation Hooper: The attack on 59 Brigade Part 1 This week 24 years ago: 24-30 Sep 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 11 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 12
Volume 2, Issue 14	7 October 2011	Part 12: Britain, Belgium, West-Germany and the Netherlands Operation Protea: The attack on Ongiva, Part 2 The 106mm recoilless rifle Operation Hooper: The attack on 59 Brigade Part 2 This week 24 years ago: 1-7 Oct 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 12 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 13
Volume 2, Issue 15	14 October 2011	Prelude to the participation of the South African Defence Force in the Angolan Civil War, Part 1: South Africa’s African policy in the sixties Operation Protea: The attack on Ongiva, Part 3 The B11 anti-tank gun Operation Hooper: The attack on 59 Brigade Part 3 This week 24 years ago: 8-14 Oct 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 13 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Part 14
Volume 2, Issue 16	21 October 2011	Part 2: Détente after the Portuguese coup in 1974 Operation Protea: The attack on Ongiva, Part 4 The Entac anti-tank missile Operation Hooper: The attack on 59 Brigade Part 4 This week 24 years ago: 15-21 Oct 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 14 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary Part 15
Volume 2, Issue 17	28 October 2011	Part 3: Détente in wider scope Operation Protea: Winding up The AT2 (Swatter) anti-tank guided missile Operation Hooper: The attack on 59 Brigade Part 4 This week 24 years ago: 22-28 Oct 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 15 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary Part 16
Volume 2, Issue 18	4 November 2011	Part 4: Détente and Angola Operation Daisy: Rationale & Battle Design The Milan anti-tank guided missile Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo Part 1 This week 24 years ago: 29 Oct – 4 Nov 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 16 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary Part 17
Volume 2, Issue 19	11 November 2011	Part 5: Reorientation Operation Daisy: Composition of the force The AT3 (Sagger) anti-tank guided missile Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo Part 2 This week 24 years ago: 5-11 Nov 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 17 An SADF ou man looks at conscription in the East German army, Glossary Part 19
Volume 2, Issue 20	18 November 2011	Part 6: First approaches between UNITA and South Africa Operation Daisy: The Attack Part 1 The ZT3 anti-tank guided missile Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo Part 3 This week 24 years ago: 12-18 Nov 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 18
Volume 2, Issue 21	25 November 2011	Part 7: Weapon supply to UNITA Operation Daisy: The Attack Part 2 The M37 82mm Mortar Operation Hooper: Combat Group Bravo Part 4 Operation Protea - Die Ierse nonne This week 24 years ago: 19-25 Nov 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 19
Volume 2, Issue 22	2 December 2011	Part 8: Dr. Savimbi’s position Operation Daisy: The operation continues… The M3 81mm Mortar Operation Hooper: The attack on Fapla elements North of the Dala Navigasie met Operasie Daisy This week 24 years ago: 26 Nov – 2 Dec 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 20
Volume 2, Issue 23	9 December 2011	Part 9: First approaches of the FNLA to South Africa Operation Daisy: The operation continues… The 60mm Mortar Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 1 This week 24 years ago: 3-9 Dec 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 21
Volume 2, Issue 24	16 December 2011	Part 10: Independent actions of Daniel Chipenda Operation Daisy: Winding up… The M1 60mm Mortar Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 2 This week 24 years ago: 10-16 Dec 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 22
Volume 2, Issue 25	23 December 2011	Part 11: The Knoetze-report Operation Daisy: The Aftermath The emergence of the Angolan freedom movements 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: 17-23 Dec 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 23
Volume 2, Issue 26	30 December 2011	Part 12: Decision regarding weapons supply Part 13: Meeting at Klippan The M4 60mm Patmor Logistical support during Operation Daisy Part 1 Operation Hooper: The first attack on Tumpo Part 4 This week 24 years ago: 24-30 Dec 1987 Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 24
Volume 3, Issue 1	6 January 2012	Part 14: Arms purchases Part 15: The escalating nature of war aid Logistical support during Operation Daisy Part 2 The PMN anti-personnel mine Operation Packer: The second attack on Tumpo Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 25
Volume 3, Issue 2	13 January 2012	Part 16: First support provided to the FNLA via Rundu The OZM3 anti-personnel mine Operation Packer: The second attack on Tumpo Part 2 Operation Packer MAP: The second attack on Tumpo "WE'VE GOT A RUSSIAN!" Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 26
Volume 3, Issue 3	20 January 2012	Part 17: Training of FNLA units planned The PMD-7 anti-personnel mine Operation Packer: The second attack on Tumpo Part 3 "WE'VE GOT A RUSSIAN!" Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 27
Volume 3, Issue 4	27 January 2012	Part 18: Training base Mpupa The R2M1 anti-personnel mine Operation Packer: The third attack on Tumpo Part 1 Operation Packer MAP: The third attack on Tumpo CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ARTILLERY SOLDIERS "WE'VE GOT A RUSSIAN!" Part 3 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 28
Volume 3, Issue 5	3 February 2012	Part 19: Training base Serpa Pinto The POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine Operation Packer: The third attack on Tumpo Part 2 The English-Afrikaans thing in the SADF Part 1 Soviet citizens died in battle in Angola This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 29
Volume 3, Issue 6	10 February 2010	Part 20: Liaison with UNITA The Claymore anti-personnel mine Operation Displace: The third attack on Tumpo Part 3 The English-Afrikaans thing in the SADF Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 30
Volume 3, Issue 7	17 February 2012	Part 21: A South African liaison officer at Serpa Pinto Operation Olyfhout The TMD anti-tank mine Operation Displace: The last battle Part 1 The English-Afrikaans thing in the SADF Part 3 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 31
Volume 3, Issue 8	24 February 2012	Part 22: Training base Capolo Operation Makelani The No. 8 anti-tank mine The English-Afrikaans thing in the SADF Part 4 Operation Displace: The last battle Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 32
Volume 3, Issue 9	2 March 2012	Operation Savannah: The war from July to September 1975 Operation Savannah MAP: MPLA position in Central Angola, Oct 1975 The TM46 and TM57 anti-tank mine The English-Afrikaans thing in the SADF Part 5 Operation Displace: The air attack on Calueque This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 33
Volume 3, Issue 10	9 March 2012	Operation Savannah: Situation Northern Angola: MPLA Strategy Northern Angola: The Republic of South Africa intervenes in Northern-Angola The magnetic (non-metallic) limpet mine Operation Super: Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 34
Volume 3, Issue 11	16 March 2012	Operation Savannah: Nova Lisboa threatened Northern Angola: Holden Roberto misses his chance The IMP mine detector Operation Super: Part 2 Operation Makelani II & III, Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 35
Volume 3, Issue 12	23 March 2012	Operation Savannah: Assembly of the first combat group Northern Angola: Preparation for another onslaught on Luanda The MMD-3 mine detector "Trying to destroy the Olifants" Part 1 Operation Makelani II & III, Part 2 Operation Rekstok III Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 36
Volume 3, Issue 13	30 March 2012	Operation Savannah: The South African crew Northern Angola: The attack on Luanda The DIM mine detector "Trying to destroy the Olifants" Part 2 Operation Bucksaw This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past 2 weeks: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 37
Volume 3, Issue 14	6 April 2012	Operation Savannah: The advance to Norton de Matos Northern Angola: The difficult combat terrain The MIDAS mine detector "Trying to destroy the Olifants" Part 3 Operation Carrot 1979, Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 38
Volume 3, Issue 15	13 April 2012	Operation Savannah: Planning before the battle Northern Angola: South African guns north of Luanda Northern Angola Map: The Front north of Luanda The NSP2 infra-red night sight "Trying to destroy the Olifants" Part 3 Operation Carrot 1979, Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 39
Volume 3, Issue 16	20 April 2012	Operation Savannah: The first battle of Norton de Matos Part 1 Northern Angola: Holden Roberto’s last chance The miniature night sight (MNV) Operation Carrot 1979, Part 3 Operation Yahoo Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 40
Volume 3, Issue 17	27 April 2012	Operation Savannah: The first battle of Norton de Matos Part 2 Operation Savannah MAP: The first battle of Norton de Matos Northern Angola: The battle of Quifangondo Part 1 The PPN2 infra-red night sight Operation Yahoo Part 2 This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 41
Volume 3, Issue 18	4 May 2012	Operation Savannah: The first battle of Norton de Matos Part 3 Northern Angola: The battle of Quifangondo Part 2 Operation Savannah MAP: The battle of Quifangondo The night driver scope Operation Yahoo Part 3 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 42
Volume 3, Issue 19	11 May 2012	Operation Savannah: After the battle Part 1 Northern Angola: A new regime Part 1 The PGN-1 passive night scope Operation Yahoo Part 4 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 43
Volume 3, Issue 20	18 May 2012	Operation Savannah: After the battle Part 2 Northern Angola: A new regime Part 2 The KOT II night observation binocular Operation Yahoo Part 5 Operation Yahoo Map: Contacts Operation Boomslang This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 44
Volume 3, Issue 21	25 May 2012	Operation Savannah: The Central Front – 5 to 20 October 1975 Part 1 Northern Angola: FAPLA attacks to the north Part 1 Operation Yahoo Part 6 Operation Sceptic Part 1 - Situation The R-107 radio Operation Carrot 1979, The May infiltration This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 45
Volume 3, Issue 22	1 June 2012	Operation Savannah: The Central Front – 5 to 20 October 1975 Part 2 Operation Savannah: Phase 2 of Operation Savannah Northern Angola: FAPLA attacks to the north Part 2 Operation Sceptic Part 2 – SADF Design for battle Operation Sceptic MAP The A-53/B-57 radio This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 46
Volume 3, Issue 23	8 June 2012	Operation Savannah: Consolidation of Task Force Zulu Northern Angola: The South Africans are withdrawn from Ambriz Angolan Independence: Political background & Around the conference table Operation Sceptic Part 3 – Battle Group 61’s plan to capture Smokeshell The R-123M radio Operation Carrot 1979, The June infiltrations This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 47
Volume 3, Issue 24	15 June 2012	Operation Savannah: Problems at Caiundo Operation Savannah Map: The advance of Task Force Zulu into Southern-Angola Northern Angola: Pickup at Ambrizete Part 1 Angolan Independence: Political cooperation between FNLA and UNITA Part 1 Operation Sceptic Part 4 - The Operation Operation Sceptic MAP: Smokeshell The A-55/B-56 radio This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 48
Volume 3, Issue 25	22 June 2012	Operation Savannah: From Artur de Paiva to Evale – first clashes Operation Savannah MAP: Task Force Zulu’s advance Northern Angola: Pickup at Ambrizete Part 2 Angolan Independence: Political cooperation between FNLA and UNITA Part 2 Operation Sceptic Part 5 – The Attack on Smokeshell Part 1 The R-126 radio This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 49
Volume 3, Issue 26	29 June 2012	Operation Savannah: The taking of Pereira de Eça Operation Savannah MAP: Pereira de Eça Angolan Independence: Withdrawal plans prior to 11 November 1975 Operation Sceptic Part 5 – The Attack on Smokeshell Part 2 The B-25/B-26 radio This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 50
Volume 4, Issue 1	6 July 2012	Operation Savannah: Problems experienced with the conquest of Roçades Part 1 Angolan Independence: Revision of strategy Part 1 Operation Sceptic Part 7 – The Attack on Smokeshell Part 3 Operation Tiro-A-Tiro (Savate) Part 1 The M43 120mm Heavy Mortar This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 51
Volume 4, Issue 2	13 July 2012	Operation Savannah: Problems experienced with the conquest of Roçades, Part 2 Angolan Independence: Revision of strategy Part 2 Operation Sceptic Part 8 – The Attack on Smokeshell Part 4 Operation Tiro-A-Tiro (Savate) Part 2 The M-5 120mm Mortar This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Memoirs of lieutenant colonel I.A. Zhdarkin Part 52
Volume 4, Issue 3	20 July 2012	Operation Savannah: The capture of João de Almeida Angolan Independence: Dr. Savimbi asks RSA to remain in Angola after 11 November Operation Sceptic Part 9 – Starting to winding up the Operation Operation Tiro-A-Tiro (Savate) MAP Operation Tiro-A-Tiro (Savate) Part 3 The ZIS-3 76mm Towed Antitank Gun This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 1
Volume 4, Issue 4	27 July 2012	Operation Savannah: Jau, Humpata and Kilometre 16 Angolan Independence: Aims of the SADF after 11 November 1975 Operation Sceptic Part 10 – Starting to wind up the Operation Operation Tiro-A-Tiro (Savate) Part 4 The QF 88mm Gun (G-1) This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 2
Volume 4, Issue 5	3 August 2012	Operation Savannah: The taking of Sá de Bandeira Part 1 Angolan Independence: The uncertainty of secrecy Part 1 Operation Sceptic Part 11 – The confrontation at Mongua The SD-44 85mm Towed Gun Operation Meebos Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 3
Volume 4, Issue 6	10 August 2012	Operation Savannah: The taking of Sá de Bandeira Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: Sá de Bandeira Angolan Independence: The uncertainty of secrecy Part 2 The 140mm Medium Gun (G-2) Operation Meebos Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 4
Volume 4, Issue 7	17 August 2012	Operation Savannah: Enemy deployment around Sá de Bandeira Angolan Independence: The uncertainty of secrecy Part 3 Formal Organisation: Area division Part 1 The MT-12 100mm Towed Antitank Gun Operation Meebos Part 3 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 5
Volume 4, Issue 8	24 August 2012	Operation Savannah: The taking of Moçamedes Part 1 Operation Savannah MAP: The taking of Moçamedes Formal Organisation: The composition of Task Force 101 Part 1 The 155mm Long Tom Gun (G-3) Operation Meebos Part 4 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 6
Volume 4, Issue 9	31 August 2012	Operation Savannah: The taking of Moçamedes Part 2 Formal Organisation: The composition of Task Force 101 Part 2 The D-30 122mm Towed Howitzer Operation Meebos Part 5 This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 7
Volume 4, Issue 10	7 September 2012	Operation Savannah: The MPLA’s October offensive on the Central Front Formal Organisation: Logistics Part 1 The 155mm Gun (G-4) Operation Meebos Part 6 Operation Vastrap Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 8
Volume 4, Issue 11	14 September 2012	Operation Savannah: Composition of Battle Group Foxbat Formal Organisation: Logistics Part 2 The D-74 122mm Field Gun Operation Meebos Part 7 Operation Vastrap Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 9
Volume 4, Issue 12	21 September 2012	Operation Savannah: Foxbat takes Luimbale Formal Organisation: Logistics Part 3 The 155mm Gun/Howitzer (G-5) This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” Operation Meebos Part 8 Operation Vastrap Part 3 Operation Butterfly Part 1 “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 10
Volume 4, Issue 13	28 September 2012	Operation Savannah: Problems on the Central Front Formal Organisation: Logistics Part 4 The M-46 130mm Towed Gun Operation Meebos Part 9 Operation Butterfly Part 2 Operation Butterfly MAP Operation Forte Part 1 This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 11
Volume 4, Issue 14	5 October 2012	Operation Savannah: Incidents on the Santa Comba route Formal Organisation: Support services Operation Savannah MAP: Battle Group Foxbat on the Central Front The 155mm Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer (G-6) Operation Meebos Part 10 Operation Forte Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 12
Volume 4, Issue 15	12 October 2012	Operation Savannah: FAPLA driven back on the Benguela route Formal Organisation: Medical services Part 1 The 2S1 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Operation Meebos Part 11 Operation Forte Part 3 Operation Forte MAP This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 13
Volume 4, Issue 16	19 October 2012	Operation Savannah: Offensive on the Lobito route resumed Operation Savannah Map: Norton de Matos Formal Organisation: Medical services Part 2 The “Valkyri-5” 107mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Meebos Part 12 Operation Forte Part 4 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 14
Volume 4, Issue 17	26 October 2012	Operation Savannah: Preparation for the November offensive Formal Organisation: Medical services Part 3 Formal Organisation: Chaplains services Part 1 The Grad P-1 122mm Rocket Launcher Operation Meebos Part 13 Operation Bravo Operation Bolson This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 15
Volume 4, Issue 18	2 November 2012	Operation Savannah: Coordination between Task force Zulu and Combat Group Foxbat Formal Organisation: Chaplains services Part 2 The “Valkyri” 127mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Carrot 1980, Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 16
Volume 4, Issue 19	9 November 2012	Operation Savannah: The battle at Caluita Formal Organisation: Efforts towards economical restoration of southern Angola The BM-21 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Carrot 1980, Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 17
Volume 4, Issue 20	16 November 2012	Operation Savannah: Monte Belo and Sousa Lara occupied Formal Organisation: The role of the South African Air Force The AS80 Artillery Fire-Control System Operation Carrot 1980, Part 3 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 18
Volume 4, Issue 21	23 November 2012	Operation Savannah: Combat Group Foxbat as cut-off force for Task Force Zulu Formal Organisation: Communication flights and air support Part 1 The BM-14 140mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Carrot 1980, Part 4 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 19
Volume 4, Issue 22	30 November 2012	Operation Savannah: Phase 3: Combat Group Alpha leads the advance to Quilengues Operation Savannah Map: Advance of Task Force Zulu 29 Oct - 7 Nov 1975 Formal Organisation: Communication flights and air support Part 2 The S700 Meteorological Ground Station Operation Carrot 1980, Part 5 This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 20
Volume 4, Issue 23	7 December 2012	Operation Savannah: A temporary headquarters at Catengue Operation Savannah Map: Coporolo River Formal Organisation: Gathering of intelligence The BM-24 240mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Carrot 1980, Part 6 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 21
Volume 4, Issue 24	14 December 2012	Operation Savannah: The battle at Catengue Part 1 Formal Organisation: Air Defense The Mortar Locating Radar System (MLR) Cymbeline No 15 Operation Carrot 1980, Part 7 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 22
Volume 4, Issue 25	21 December 2012	Operation Savannah: The battle at Catengue Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: The battle of Catengue Formal Organisation: The air power of the enemy The Type 63 107mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Operation Carrot 1980, Part 8 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 23
Volume 4, Issue 26	28 December 2012	Operation Savannah: The experiences of Commandant Linford’s cut-off force Formal Organisation: Orders of the SA Navy The Gyro Theodolite (The EMVA Mk B Muzzle Velocity Analyser) (The 3-inch Mortar) Operation Volcano This past month: “Somewhere on the Border…” This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 24
Volume 5, Issue 1	4 January 2013	Operation Savannah: Combat Group Bravo on the Benguela-Nova Lisboa route Part 1 Formal Organisation: Logistical supply by the SA Navy The ZPU-1 14.5mm Anti-Aircraft Heavy Machinegun Operation Jerry Part 1 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 25
Volume 5. Issue 2	11 January 2013	Operation Savannah: Combat Group Bravo on the Benguela-Nova Lisboa route Part 2 Formal Organisation: Navy intelligence The GAI-CO1 20mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Jerry Part 2 This past week: “Somewhere on the Border…” “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 26
Volume 5, Issue 3	18 January 2013	Operation Savannah: Combat Group Alpha pushes through to Benguela Angolan refugees: Origin The ZPU-2 14.5mm Anti-Aircraft Heavy Machinegun Operation Zulu Operation Kakebeen Part 1 “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 27
Volume 5, Issue 4	25 January 2013	Operation Savannah: The taking of Benguela Operation Savannah Map: The battle of Benguela Angolan refugees: The first cases The 20/2 M-55 A2 20mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Kakebeen Part 2 “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 28
Volume 5, Issue 5	1 February 2013	Operation Savannah: Lobito in allied hands Angolan refugees: Heavy traffic The ZPU-Quad 14.5mm Anti-Aircraft Heavy Machinegun Operation Bantam “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 29
Volume 5, Issue 6	8 February 2013	Operation Savannah: Artillery for Task Force Zulu Angolan refugees: Over ocean and Coast of the Dead The ZU-23 23mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Gepetto “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 30
Volume 5, Issue 7	15 February 2013	Operation Savannah: The battle at Quicombo Part 1 Angolan refugees: Refugee camps north of the border The 37mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Kwagga “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 31
Volume 5, Issue 8	22 February 2013	Operation Savannah: The battle at Quicombo Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: The battle of Quicombo Angolan refugees: Confusion at Sá de Bandeira The GDF-002 Twin 35 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Phoenix “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 32
Volume 5, Issue 9	1 March 2013	Operation Savannah: The gun troop’s contribution to the battle Angolan refugees: From Sá de Bandeira to Pereira de Eça The S-60 57mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Fakkel “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 33
Volume 5, Issue 10	8 March 2013	Operation Savannah: The allied advanced stopped by the Queve River The Super Fledermaus Fire-Control Radar Operation Snoek Angolan refugees: Efforts to gain international aid “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 34
Volume 5, Issue 11	15 March 2013	Operation Savannah: Enemy driven back from the Santa Combra-Cela area Part 1 The ZSU-23/4 Self=Propelled 23mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Tralies Operation Gomma “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 35
Volume 5, Issue 12	22 March 2013	Operation Savannah: Enemy driven back from the Santa Combra-Cela area Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: The battle north of Santa Combra The Ystervark Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Rhubyn “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 36
Volume 5, Issue 13	29 March 2013	Operation Savannah: A new route for the advance is tried The ZSU-57 57mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Operation Kwartel “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 37
Volume 5, Issue 14	5 April 2013	Operation Savannah: Prelude to the battle of the Ebo The 40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 38
Volume 5, Issue 15	12 April 2013	Operation Savannah: Attempts at encirclement The SA-7 Surface-To-Air Missile System (Grail) “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 39
Volume 5, Issue 16	19 April 2013	Operation Savannah: Misfortune at Tunga Part 1 The OAU and RSA strive for the same goal The Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile System Operation Dolfyn “Inside Castro’s Bunker; The African Adventure”, Part 40
Volume 5, Issue 17	26 April 2013	Operation Savannah: Misfortune at Tunga Part 2 The OAU Commission in Angola The SA-8 Surface-To-Air Missile System (Gecko) Operation Reindeer Part 1
Volume 5, Issue 18	3 May 2013	Operation Savannah: The armoured cars stopped Part 1 An emergency meeting of the OAU called for The Cactus Surface-To-Air Missile System Operation Reindeer Part 2
Volume 5, Issue 19	10 May 2013	Operation Savannah: The armoured cars stopped Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: Ebo 23 November 1975 The RSA seeks a political solution Part 1 The SA-13 Surface-To-Air Missile System () Operation Reindeer Part 3
Volume 5, Issue 20	17 May 2013	Operation Savannah: The fate of the mortar section Part 1 The RSA seeks a political solution Part 2 The SA-9 Surface-To-Air Missile System () Operation Reindeer Part 4
Volume 5, Issue 21	24 May 2013	Operation Savannah: The fate of the mortar section Part 2 The hope for American involvement fades Part 1 The SA-3 Surface-To-Air Missile System () Operation Skerwe Operation Blouwildebees II
Volume 5, Issue 22	31 May 2013	Operation Savannah: Casualties during the evacuation of the mortar position The hope for American involvement fades Part 2 The Tigercat Surface-To-Air Missile System Operation Korhaan
Volume 5, Issue 23	7 June 2013	Operation Savannah: Evacuation of the battlefield The Oubos summit The SA-2 Surface-To-Air Missile System () Operation Kameel
Volume 5, Issue 24	14 June 2013	Operation Savannah: The front at the end of November to the start of December 1975 Postponement of the evacuation date The LPD-20 Search Radar Operation Neptune
Volume 5, Issue 25	21 June 2013	Operation Savannah: The creation of the Task Force of Colonel Swart The OAU Summit Part 1 The Flat Face Radar System Operation Radbraak
Volume 5, Issue 26	28 June 2013	Operation Savannah: Relief of personnel and reorganisation The OAU Summit Part 2 The Thin Skin Radar System
Volume 6, Issue 1	5 July 2013	Operation Savannah: Reaction to the battle of Ebo The BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Volume 6, Issue 2	12 July 2013	Operation Savannah: On the road to Condé Eastern-Angola: UNITA threatened in Eastern-Angola The Ratel-20 Infantry Combat Vehicle
Volume 6, Issue 3	19 July 2013	Operation Savannah: Reconnaissance of the bridge of the Nhia River Eastern-Angola: Prelude to the offensive The BTR-152 Armoured Personnel Carrier Operation Egret
Volume 6, Issue 4	26 July 2013	Operation Savannah: The Cela reinforcements Eastern-Angola: Composition of Battle Group X-Ray The Buffel Armoured Personnel Carrier Operation Southern Cross Operation Alpha Centauri
Volume 6, Issue 5	2 August 2013	Operation Savannah: Securing of the operational area of Task Force Zulu Eastern-Angola: Eastward! – First clash at Cangonga Part 1 The BTR-60 PB Armoured Personnel Carrier
Volume 6, Issue 6	9 August 2013	Operation Savannah: Deception tactics Part 1 Eastern-Angola: Eastward! – First clash at Cangonga Part 2 Eastern-Angola Map: The clash at Cangonga The Casspir Armoured Personnel Carrier
Volume 6, Issue 7	16 August 2013	Operation Savannah: Deception tactics Part 2 Eastern-Angola: Cangumbe The BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Volume 6, Issue 8	23 August 2013	Operation Savannah: An artillery duel Part 1 Eastern-Angola: A new commander for Battle Group X-Ray The Ratel 60 Infantry Combat Vehicle
Volume 6, Issue 9	30 August 2013	Operation Savannah: An artillery duel Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: Artillery duel Eastern-Angola: The battle of Luso Part 1 The BTR-152 Armoured Mortar Carrier
Volume 6, Issue 10	6 September 2013	Operation Savannah: Intelligence about the enemy Eastern-Angola: The battle of Luso Part 2 Eastern-Angola Map: The battle of Luso The Ratel-81 Armoured Mortar Carrier Operation Wallpaper Part 1
Volume 6, Issue 11	13 September 2013	Operation Savannah: Planning the repair of Bridge 14 Eastern-Angola: Combat Team Barron The BTR-60 Armoured Command Vehicle Operation Wallpaper Part 2
Volume 6, Issue 12	20 September 2013	Operation Savannah: Protection of the flanks Eastern-Angola: Combat Teams Carrot and Errol The Ratel Armoured Command Vehicle Operation Wallpaper Part 3
Volume 6, Issue 13	27 September 2013	Operation Savannah: Assault and reverse Part 1 Eastern-Angola: Combat Team Derrick The BRDM Armoured Car
Volume 6, Issue 14	4 October 2013	Operation Savannah: Assault and reverse Part 2 Eastern-Angola: Recovery Teams Ferro and Garret The Eland 60 Armoured Car Operation Dahlia
Volume 6, Issue 15	11 October 2013	Operation Savannah: Commandante Ochoa does not follow up on his successes Eastern-Angola: Cmdt. A.J.M Joubert in command – the final phase The BRDM-2 Armoured Car
Volume 6, Issue 16	18 October 2013	Operation Savannah: Bridge 14 – Cassamba and Almeida captured on 12 December 1975 Part 1 Battle Group Orange: The situation around Malanje The Eland 90 Armoured Car Operation Handsak
Volume 6, Issue 17	25 October 2013	Operation Savannah: Bridge 14 – Cassamba and Almeida captured on 12 December 1975 Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: The capture of Bridge 14 Battle Group Orange: Composition and preparations The PT-76 Amphibious Tank
Volume 6, Issue 18	1 November 2013	Operation Savannah: Bridge 14 – Cassamba and Almeida captured on 12 December 1975 Part 3 Battle Group Orange: Advance! Direction Malanje! Part 1 The Ratel 90 Fire-Support Vehicle Operation Fullstop
Volume 6, Issue 19	8 November 2013	Operation Savannah: Regrouping on new terrain Part 1 Battle Group Orange: Advance! Direction Malanje! Part 2 The T-34/85 Tank
Volume 6, Issue 20	15 November 2013	Operation Savannah: Regrouping on new terrain Part 2 Battle Group Orange: The Mussende-Catabgo-Quibala road – another river, another bridge! Part 1 The Ratel ZT3 Armoured Antitank Vehicle
Volume 6, Issue 21	22 November 2013	Operation Savannah: Regrouping on new terrain Part 3 Battle Group Orange: The Mussende-Catabgo-Quibala road – another river, another bridge! Part 2 The T-54 Tank
Volume 6, Issue 22	29 November 2013	Operation Savannah: The fate of Battle Group Bravo after 12 December 1975 Part 1 Battle Group Orange: The front at the Pombuige River Part 1 Battle Group Orange Map: The Central Front The Centurion MkV Main Battle Tank
Volume 6, Issue 23	6 December 2013	Operation Savannah: The fate of Battle Group Bravo after 12 December 1975 Part 2 Battle Group Orange: The front at the Pombuige River Part 1 The T-55 Tank Operation Askari:
Volume 6, Issue 24	13 December 2013	Operation Savannah: Clash points Battle Group Orange: The battle of 26 December 1975 Part 1 The Olifant MkI Main Battle Tank Operation Askari:
Volume 6, Issue 25	20 December 2013	Operation Savannah: MPLA recons with FNLA in Northern-Angola Battle Group Orange: The battle of 26 December 1975 Part 2 The T-62 Tank Operation Askari:
Volume 6, Issue 26	27 December 2013	Operation Savannah: Battle Group Alpha at Novo Redondo Part 1 Battle Group Orange: Back at Mussende The Olifant MkIA Main Battle Tank Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 1	3 January 2014	Operation Savannah: Battle Group Alpha at Novo Redondo Part 2 Operation Savannah Map: Enemy deployments at Novo Redondo Battle Group Orange: Day of disaster, 4 January 1975 The UAZ-469 Utility Vehicle Operation Askari:
Volume 7. Issue 2	10 January 2014	Operation Savannah: Battle Group Alpha is reinforced Deployment of Citizen Force units: Composition and deployment Part 1 The Land Rover Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 3	17 January 2014	Operation Savannah: Clashes with the enemy Deployment of Citizen Force units: Composition and deployment Part 2 The GAZ-69 Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 4	24 January 2014	Operation Savannah: Cmdt. P.C. Myburgh in command Deployment of Citizen Force units: Composition and deployment Part 3 The Jeep Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 5	31 January 2014	Operation Savannah: Composition and task of Battle Group Beaver Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Group Juliet Part 1 The GAZ-66 Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 6	7 February 2014	Operation Savannah: Occupation of Lobito Part 1 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Group Juliet Part 2 The Bedford Operation Askari:
Volume 7, Issue 7	14 February 2014	Operation Savannah: Occupation of Lobito Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Group Juliet Part 3 The ZIL-131
Volume 7, Issue 8	21 February 2014	Operation Savannah: Training and Liaison Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Group Hotel Part 1 The Bedford MK
Volume 7, Issue 9	28 February 2014	Operation Savannah: Clashes between UNITA- and FNLA-forces at Lobito Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Group Hotel Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units Map 1: The ZIL-151
Volume 7, Issue 10	7 March 2013	Operation Savannah: Sá da Bandeira – efforts to reorganise and normalise Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Groups Golf and Lima Part 1 The Magiruz-Deutz Operation Screla
Volume 7, Issue 11	14 March 2014	Operation Savannah: Clashes between UNITA- and FNLA-forces at Sá da Bandeira Part 1 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Battle Groups Golf and Lima Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units Map 2: The URAL-375
Volume 7, Issue 12	21 March 2014	Operation Savannah: Clashes between UNITA- and FNLA-forces at Sá da Bandeira Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Defending Calueque and Ruacana Part 1 The Mack
Volume 7, Issue 13	28 March 2014	The road home: Political aspects Part 1 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Defending Calueque and Ruacana Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units Map: Defending Calueque and Ruacana The KRAZ-255
Volume 7, Issue 14	4 April 2014	The road home: Political aspects Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Defending Calueque and Ruacana Part 3 The SAMIL 100
Volume 7, Issue 15	11 April 2014	The road home: Political aspects Part 3 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Negotiations of the Ruacana-Calueque project Operation Houtpaal
Volume 7, Issue 16	18 April 2014	The road home: Withdrawal on the Central Front Part 1 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Moran’s report to Senator Tunney Part 1 The SAMIL 50
Volume 7, Issue 17	25 April 2014	The road home: Withdrawal on the Central Front Part 2 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Moran’s report to Senator Tunney Part 2 The UNIMOG
Volume 7, Issue 18	2 May 2014	The road home: Withdrawal on the Central Front Part 3 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Moran’s report to Senator Tunney Part 3 The SAMIL 20
Volume 7, Issue 19	9 May 2014	The road home: Withdrawal on the Central Front Part 4 Deployment of Citizen Force units: Moran’s report to Senator Tunney Part 4
Volume 7, Issue 20	16 May 2014	The road home: The withdrawal of Battle Groups Orange and Boxer Part 1 Operation Savannah: Roll Of Honour The Blesbok
Volume 7, Issue 21	23 May 2014	The road home: The withdrawal of Battle Groups Orange and Boxer Part 2 Operation Savannah: Decorations Operation Calutz
Volume 7, Issue 22	30 May 2014	The road home: Withdrawal from Novo Redondo Part 1 Operation Savannah: Additional financial cost of the operation The Kwêvoël 100 Operation Domino
Volume 7, Issue 23	6 June 2014	The road home: Withdrawal from Novo Redondo Part 2 Operation Savannah: Citizen Force units mobilized Operation Hilti/Excite Part 1
Volume 7, Issue 24	13 June 2014	The road home: Evacuation of Lobito The end of Savannah: Aftermath The Withings Recovery Operation Hilti/Excite Part 2
Volume 7, Issue 25	20 June 2014	The end of Savannah: Lessons learnt Operation Carnation Part 1
Volume 7, Issue 26	27 June 2014	The end of Savannah: That which remains unsaid Part 1 The end of Savannah: That which remains unsaid Part 2 The Ratel Logistics Vehicle Operation Carnation Part 2

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