32 Battalion: The Inside Story of South Africa's Elite Fighting Unit

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	32 Battalion: The Inside Story of South Africa's Elite Fighting Unit
	by Piet Nortje Sales Rank: 109201	Discount: 32 % $12.70 At Amazon on 4-19-2008.

*Features* Cover Type: Paperback with 315 pages Published by: Struik October 2004 Written in: English ISBN 10 Number: 1868729141 ISBN 13 Number: 978-1868729142 Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches Weighs: 1.4 pounds *Book Description* Originally formed in order to lend support to the FNLA and UNITA in the Angolan war, 32 Battalion quickly gained the reputation of being an unconventional, secretive, yet highly effective group. Written by a man who was intimately involved with the unit and served as its Regimental Sergeant Major for two years, the book aims to explode the myths surrounding the legendary 32 and set the record straight. It records how and why 32 Battalion was formed, explores its unique identity forged by the men who fought in it, details the many operations in which they participated, and concludes with its eventual disbandment at the dawn of a new South Africa. What they did, and how they did it, would earn this controversial group official recognition as the best fighting unit in the South African Army since World War II. This books unembellished, factual reporting will fill a big gap in the highly popular military genre. *About The Author* Piet Nortjes military career began in 1978, when he joined the former SADF Permanent Force. His involvement with 32 Battalion started in the same year, where he rose rapidly through the ranks. In 1984 he was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of 32 Battalion, the youngest RSM ever in the SADF. Although his involvement with 32 Battalion came to an end in 1988, he continues to serve in the SANDF, a career now spanning 25 years. *Reader Reviews* By the author's own admission a subjective report.The story of forgotten hero's, shunned by the political survivors of the old South Africa and hated by the new order.Too little was told about the Citizen Force officers and NCO's who served with this unit.However it is well written and worthwile reading to all who is interested in the history of South Africa. Comment \| Permalink \| (Report this) Back To Top
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