Mike West Special Forces Super Soldier Signed by Mike West
Author: Hannes Wessels
Publisher: Ex Montibus Media
Edition: First 2023
ISBN: 978-0-7961-1546-1
Language: English
Condition: Good. Clean copy with tight binding.
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 261. Print with images.
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Mike West: Special Forces Super Soldier is a gripping biography that captures the extraordinary, turbulent life of a man who fought in some of southern Africas most brutal conflicts, blending raw personal struggle with relentless military action.
The book, written by Hannes Wessels, traces Mike Wests journey from a troubled childhood in Johannesburgs mining towns to his rise as a formidable soldier in elite units such as the Grey Scouts, the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI), the SAS, and later South Africas Recces. What makes the narrative compelling is its unflinching portrayal of Wests rebellious naturehe was unorthodox, scornful of rigid military dogma, and often clashed with superiors, yet consistently proved himself in thick of combat. Wessels vividly recounts Wests battles against Russian, Cuban, Angolan, and SWAPO forces, highlighting his daring leadership across air, land, and sea operations. The book is not just a chronicle of military campaigns; its also a study of resilience, defiance, and the personal costs of a life defined by war. Readers who enjoy military history and biographies of unconventional warriors will find it both inspiring and sobering, as it balances admiration for Wests courage with an honest look at the chaos and consequences of his choices.
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