We Fear Naught But God The Story of the South African Special Forces The Recces. Signed

We Fear Naught But God The Story of the South African Special Forces The Recces. Signed by the Author  

Author: Paul Els 

Publisher: Covos-Day            

Edition: First 2000 -   

ISBN: 0-620-23891-7

Language: English  

Condition: Good. Clean copy with tight binding.

Binding: Softcover  

Pages: 238. Print with images, illustrations, and maps. No CD.

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The authoritative history of the South African Special Forces. Nicknamed "The Recces", the men of this famous combat unit were masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Covers the brutal guerrilla wars in Angola and Namibia from which the Recces emerged as one of the most decorated units in the South African military.

W.O.1 Paul Els served with the Recces during his military career, and is therefore in a privileged position, being able to describe much of their history with some accuracy. As a result of this service, he has put together a history covering the formation and some operations of all the Recce units formed, from inception to their eventual disbandment under the new SANDF. Included within these pages are photographs, all black-and-white, most of which would be new to readers 

 The narrative covers all aspects of Recce regiment formation, operations and training, descriptions of the latter I personally found particularly of interest. Also, there is the occasional personal account, mainly of men who were awarded gallantry decorations for outstanding service, and the circumstances under which the awards were obtained. Unit heraldry is also covered, including badges, emblems and traditions. The book concludes with a series of appendices, including a Roll of Honour, listing all Special Forces casualties by rank, name, date of death and regiment. There is also a comprehensive list of SF members who were awarded gallantry decorations, entities in support of SA Special Forces and a description of weapons used by them, the latter including photographs.

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