Recce - A Collector's Guide to the History of the South African Special Forces

Recce - A Collector's Guide to the History of the South African Special Forces (Hardcover)

By Matthysen, Paul; Kalkwarf, Matthew and Huxtable, Michael

 30 Degrees South Publishers : Johannesburg (2010). ISBN-13: 978-1-920143-41-1

Barcode: 9781920143411. First Edition. Quarto. Black Boards with silver device to the front board. Hard Cover. Near fine in  very  good  + dust-jacket. Lamination of the dust-jacket rubbed.Top  edge  of  the  dust-jacket  slightly  creased  with  0.5  cm  short, closed  tear  at  top  of  spine  of  dust-jacket.

320 pp.

The quintessential professional—prepared to die for his country, but not trained to … this is the elite ‘Recce’ soldier

This book has been some 15 years in the making and can claim, with some justification, to be the definitive publication on the ‘Recces’, unlikely to be topped for many, many years.

The South African Special Forces have invariably been portrayed as a sinister force, used in covert operations locally and abroad but this is pure political expediency and media propaganda. The unit’s operators are shy, humble soldiers, whose primary role is intelligence-gathering, although they will take offensive action, ruthlessly, if necessary.

Highly trained professionals in a class of their own, these elite troops have garnered for themselves an international reputation par excellence. Included in this unique book are: Foreword by Major-General F. W. Loots; A comprehensive history of the Reconnaissance Regiments and auxiliary units; Selection and training processes and techniques; Insignia, kit and equipment; Honours and awards; Memorabilia, memorials, museums; 2,500 full-colour images; actual-size insignia (including fakes)

Tall Stories Price: R495.00

Ordinary post within South Africa : R 45.00