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Blood Brothers: To Battleground Smokeshell and Back

Blood Brothers: To Battleground Smokeshell and Back

Aug 21, 2024 |

On 10 June 1980, during the Border War, the SADF’s 61 Mechanised Battalion Group attacked a complex of Swapo military bases in southern Angola. A long day of bloody fighting ensued. Second Lieutenant Paul Louw led Platoon 1, in four Ratel infantry fighting vehicles,...

A Breed Apart

A Breed Apart

Aug 22, 2022 |

The inside story of a Recce's Special Forces training year The South African Special Forces, or Recces, has always been known for their gruelling selection course that pushes soldiers to the ends of their physical and mental limits. Many sign up for it; only a select...