THE BORDER WAR - PART 4 - ALPHA TOWER - A South Africa Army conscript chats with his Corporal

PART 4: ALPHA TOWER
IN THIS EPISODE:
Stationed at Alpha Tower at Oshikango, Owamboland.
Patrolling in southern Angola, contacts - ambushes and being ambushed, SWAPO's PLAN attack on Alpha Tower, activities of Koevoet and Berede Unit.
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Steve and Pierre discuss their service in the SADF army 40 years ago. Called up for 2 years to 6SAI (6th South African Infantry) in Grahamstown. Recollections of 9 months training then 15 months serving in the Border War with Alpha Company.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS SERIES:
- Infantry training
- Patrolling the Limpopo River (SA/Zimbabwe border)
- Active service in SWA at Okatope, Okankolo, Alpha Tower, Ondangwa
- External operations into Angola
- Contacts, landmines, patrols, life in the bush, warfare tactics, Koevoet & 32Bn, the good and the bad, humorous and tragic events

[@danielswart64]

I really enjoy these talks, as you say, no special forces just two normal conscripts experiencing the sharp end of the war.

[@Stefan-X24]

I hope somebody will tell Berede's stories one day.

[@ricardozk]

Good day, I am doing research on these type of infrastructures. Are you available for more information?

[@brentconnock2513]

21 minutes, well done, saying you were afraid takes a lot! Typically, guys want to pretend they were not terrified. Is'nt that just the reality of it all!

[@brentconnock2513]

Thanks for your honesty!

[@gazg00]

What happened to part 3??

[@southafricansoldiers4439]

Sorry have pulled that to do some editing, will return