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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |