SADF Operation Packer (1988) Part 1
Operation Packer was a military operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War. This operation forms part of what became known as the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. Although officially following on from Operation Hooper, Operation Packer was in reality concurrent with it most of the time, as its objective was to drive the combined FAPLA/Cuban force back across the Cuito River to the west bank. This task was successfully achieved by the South African forces' GV5 and GV6 howitzers, who forced the FAPLA/Cuban units to the west of the Cuito River from their positions east of Cuito Cuanavale on the Chambinga Heights. http://www.geocities.ws/sa_bushwar11/
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Grensoorlog "Border War" promo ep 6 Brug 14
Grensoorlog "Border War" on DVD now as seen on Kyknet Mnet.
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The Buffel is a mine-protected APC used by the South African Army during the South African Border War. It was certainly not the most comfortable vehicle, but it offered the necessary protection against mine attack. The Buffel was also used as an armoured fighting vehicle and proved itself in this role. It has been replaced by the Mamba in South Africa, but remains in use elsewhere, notably Sri Lanka.
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Border duty during the bush war in the 1980's. Grensdiens gedurende die bos oorlog in die 1980's.
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SADF Operation Packer (1988) Part 2
Operation Packer was a military operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War. This operation forms part of what became known as the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. Although officially following on from Operation Hooper, Operation Packer was in reality concurrent with it most of the time, as its objective was to drive the combined FAPLA/Cuban force back across the Cuito River to the west bank. This task was successfully achieved by the South African forces' GV5 and GV6 howitzers, who forced the FAPLA/Cuban units to the west of the Cuito River from their positions east of Cuito Cuanavale on the Chambinga Heights. http://www.geocities.ws/sa_bushwar11/
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The elite Crowbar unit - memories of war
CLICK TO WATCH FULL DOCUMENTARY ONLINE: http://docsonline.eu/?search=Across%20the%20border&type=title&docinfo=312 In the film 'Crossing the border', four white South African veterans who fought on the border of occupied Namibia and Angola in the 70s and 80s together with thousands of other young white conscript soldiers reflect on their terrifying adventures. They were part of the elite Crowbar unit, a death squad responsible for killing many people. During the South African Border War, they fought against what was known as the Rooi gevaar (red danger), the government term for the ANC and SWAPO liberation movements.
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SAAF Puma Heavy Assault Chopper Angola Border War?
Was this what the SAAF/SADF had in store for the war in Angola?
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SAAF Dassault Mirage 3 BZ Trainer South African Air Force Museum Swartkop
The Dassault Mirage III BZ exhibit at the South African Air Force Museum Swartkop. http://videos4africa.com/travel?task=detail&id=151
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Forged in Flames: The SADF experience of The Battles of Cuito Cuanavale 1987 -- 1988 (Please note: The audio seems to be blocked in Germany due to copyright issues.) Part 02: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdO1EM3Fpso Part 03: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMmTDDUJYk Thesis: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames This is my History Honours Thesis Video Documentary - 2010 It is on the experience of three ex-SADF soldiers who fought in the Battles of Cuito Cuanavale during the South African Border War. For more info on this topic see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Border_War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cuito_Cuanavale http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames I welcome any comments, questions or criticisms. Please email me at: eriksensa@yahoo.com or comment below. This item will always be a work in progress as there are always aspects which can be improved upon and new information to include. This is also just a stepping stone to a full documentary series I wish to one day produce on the South African Border War.
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Forged in Flames: The SADF experience of The Battles of Cuito Cuanavale 1987 -- 1988 Part 01: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fclRzi4E9TY Part 03: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMmTDDUJYk Thesis: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames This is my History Honours Thesis Video Documentary - 2010 It is on the experience of three ex-SADF soldiers who fought in the Battles of Cuito Cuanavale during the South African Border War. For more info on this topic see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Border_War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cuito_Cuanavale http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames I welcome any comments, questions or criticisms. Please email me at: eriksensa@yahoo.com or comment below. This item will always be a work in progress as there are always aspects which can be improved upon and new information to include. This is also just a stepping stone to a full documentary series I wish to one day produce on the South African Border War.
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Forged in Flames: The SADF experience of The Battles of Cuito Cuanavale 1987 -- 1988 Part 01: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fclRzi4E9TY Part 02: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdO1EM3Fpso Thesis: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames This is my History Honours Thesis Video Documentary - 2010 It is on the experience of three ex-SADF soldiers who fought in the Battles of Cuito Cuanavale during the South African Border War. For more info on this topic see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Border_War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cuito_Cuanavale http://www.scribd.com/doc/48564518/Forged-in-Flames I welcome any comments, questions or criticisms. Please email me at: eriksensa@yahoo.com or comment below. This item will always be a work in progress as there are always aspects which can be improved upon and new information to include. This is also just a stepping stone to a full documentary series I wish to one day produce on the South African Border War.
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photos, memories and quick description of the South African - Angolan war.
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South African border war - bloody memories
CLICK TO WATCH FULL DOCUMENTARY ONLINE: http://docsonline.eu/?search=Across%20the%20border&type=title&docinfo=312 In the film 'Crossing the border', four white South African veterans who fought on the border of occupied Namibia and Angola in the 70s and 80s together with thousands of other young white conscript soldiers reflect on their terrifying adventures. They were part of the elite Crowbar unit, a death squad responsible for killing many people. During the South African Border War, they fought against what was known as the Rooi gevaar (red danger), the government term for the ANC and SWAPO liberation movements.
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Mirage F1 SAAF Angola Border War - Africa Travel Channel
The South African Air Force (SAAF) flew both the Mirage F1 AZ ground-attack version as well as the radar-equipped Mirage F1 CZ fighter during the Angola Border War. The first two examples of the first order (48 aircraft, comprising 32 F1AZ and 16 F1CZ) were delivered on 5 April 1975. Both of these F1CZs were transported under a blanket of secrecy by a SAAF C-130 Hercules. In July of the same year, the remainder of the F1CZs were delivered, and 3 Squadron was re-commissioned to operate the aircraft from AFB Waterkloof. Wings and Wheels 2011 Ysterplaat - 9 & 10 December 2011 AFB Ysterplaat.
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Soldier killed a man - South African border war
CLICK TO WATCH FULL DOCUMENTARY ONLINE: http://docsonline.eu/?search=Crossing%20the%20border&type=title&docinfo=312 In the film 'Crossing the border', four white South African veterans who fought on the border of occupied Namibia and Angola in the 70s and 80s together with thousands of other young white conscript soldiers reflect on their terrifying adventures. They were part of the elite Crowbar unit, a death squad responsible for killing many people. During the South African Border War, they fought against what was known as the Rooi gevaar (red danger), the government term for the ANC and SWAPO liberation movements.
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South African Special Forces, The RECCES, Angola War, Border War
A Revamped image video with some old and new pictures. Dedicated to the RECCES, South African Special Forces new and old. Music by: "McCully Workshop - The Buccaneer" 1977 This song was my War Anthem. I finally tracked down a hard copy and wanted to share it with you guys. Best viewd in HD 720P
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SAAF during the 1966 - 1989 Angola Border War
The South African Air Force and its aircraft during the Border War 1966-1989. A Special thanks to the Swartkop Air Force Museum Pretoria. http://videos4africa.com/travel?task=detail&id=148
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South African Defence Force: The End
By the end of the Border War (1989) the SADF had introduced modern weaponry and completed its transformation from the World War 2-type of military it was until 1970, into an effective, modern war-fighting institution. At the peak of its power, the political direction of the country prevented a final showdown between the SADF and its opponents. The South African government accepted a political settlement that brought SWAPO to power in Namibia. Subsequently, the gradual end of white rule in South Africa, the final phase of which was introduced in 1990 and completed by 1994, also led to the demise of the SADF. A further consequence of these developments is the inevitable extinction of Africa's remaining white tribes, that of the Afrikaners in particular. While it is a matter of debate whether there were any viable alternatives, it is nevertheless historically unique, that people surrender power voluntarily into the hands of their former enemies, relying solely on the vague hope of being spared. Unfortunately, on the banquet-table of history, one gets what one can take. And one keeps what one can hold. There are no reserved seats and it doesn't pay to be noble.
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