Legacy Conversations - The Battle of Savate - 32Bn Recce Wing speaks
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- At Savate, known as Operation Tiro-Tiro, about 250 members of the famous South African light infantry unit, 32Bn, attacked a FAPLA (Angolan Army) Brigade. They were up against approximately 1,200 entrenched troops armed with anti-aircraft guns and two light tanks. The attacking 32 Battalion members had no air support, no artillery support, and no friendly armour to assist. They only had an 81mm mortar platoon that failed to provide effective cover. Nevertheless, the soldiers relentlessly advanced to battle. In a furious battle, they succeeded in overrunning the enemy but lost 15 men to God and another 30 wounded. That was on 21 May 1980. Several of the men tell their stories here. If you have questions for the guests, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
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Professionally done interview. Ensures that the sacrifice courage and ultimate victory will never be forgotten.
Great rendition guys, enjoyed this immensely, brave men, big respect!
SALUTÉ, YOU STOOD YOUR GROUND!!
Most meaningfull presentation.Thank you.
Ons het altyd verwys na haak en steek as markeer die pas bosse. Jy dink nog jy loop dan staan jy eintlik al stil.
Space monkey.... I havent heard that for years. I laughed a lot with that one.
What a great bunch of guys! Thanks for your service :)
How on earth does one get a nickname like Space Monkey? There must be a good story behind that!
Thank you.
Great video, just a correction, trenches were developed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban in the 17th century for laying siege to fortresses. Its defensive use was first institutionalized as a tactic during the American Civil War.
That was for undermining fortifications not for fighting on an open battlefield with soldiers lined up. The Anglo-Boer war was the first use of infantry trench warfare.
Thanks!
Great oral history - great sacrifice. Respect!
Salute / Saluut .
My grandfather was captured at Tobruk. Spent 4 years as a POW in Italy. As kids we knew very little about it other than what I have just written. I would dearly like to know more about his history. I think he was an NCO, Lionel Passmore. Any info appreciated
Kan enige van julle ooms vir Hercules Roeloffze onthou? Hy was n Recce in die 32bn van 1981 tot 1983, hy was 17 jaar oud in 1981. Ek is opsoek na fotos van hom of net bietjie meer meer inligting oor hom. Hoop julle kan help!
Ek gaan maar hierdie een in stukke moet kyk 1:12
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Jy moet hom net mooi uit rek soos op parade...Presenteeeeeeer Geweeer.💯