Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep54 | John McDonnell
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2021
- John gives us an isight into the Rhodesian Internal Affairs Unit. He tells about his time in INTAF during the Rhodesian War and his various experiences. This is history that deserves to be remembered!
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What an amazing memory and so articulate
Interesting interview again wonder how many people Standish -White fixed up he was by far the best bone doctor ever, professional and unflappable.
A humble man, with no tickets on himself.
Excellent story John and John, thanks for sharing. Told with honesty and self deprecating humor. Respect to you both. Jim
Thanks for sharing, John, and letting the public know what it was like in Intaf during the war. I did my NS in Mudzi and had similar experiences in the keeps there.
These talks are never what I expected and that's a good thing.
I remember learning about that SAP patrol. I'm sure it's the same incident?
Although born in Durban, I spent a lot of time in Rhodesia as my father lived in Bulawayo. I completed my high schooling in Bulawayo.
Unfortunately I was to young to join the RLI. Turned 16 in 1979. My Oldman refused to let me join as it was all but over then.
I finished school in 81 in Bulawayo. Gapped it back to SA and joined the SAP.
During my COIN training we told all about Sgt Keane? Or Kuen? Who during one of the cease-fires decided, along with his section, to go swimming while on patrol.
Leaving their rifles on the shore.
The lesson was how to never get "Mak" in the Operational Area.
Another excellent interview, Intaf served a critical role that has perhaps not been as well appreciated as it deserved. My respect to all who served there.
This was a really interesting interview. Good to hear the experiences of an INTAF member. I'd like to also hear something from a Guard Force soldier as well.
All units had a VERY important role to keep our country safe and defended. My cousin Dirk Du Plooy was DC Zaka and Chapinga. A pity he's no longer with us to view this series and add content. Thanks Guys
I have been watching your videos for a while now, I just joined this service and figured out how to comment. It is a learning curve for us old oaks. I have to say boys, you really have done a great job in capturing our history. Really great work and critical for our youth at home in Zim and around the globe, to have the truth on film. John, might I recommend you contact Pete Mcaleese on his platform here and ask for an interview. That will cover the British volunteers aspect to our story and also tells the World what happened to most of us post 1980. Keep doing what you are doing, we really appreciate it.
This was one of the most interesting talks in the series. One of the things that impressed me was the way you could remember all the names, not only of the people that you met along the way but the place names as well. I am now 78 so maybe the old brain is not working as well as it should! I too went through Lulu, but in a much earlier year. I think we were some of the first RR troops to be given FNs.
another very interesting tale of Rhodesia's history, thank you
One of the first things that Robert did was abolish the power and independence that traditional leaders had (which then concentrated power in a political party) which destroyed a culture and took away meaning, cohesion from a large part of a nation - while people focus on the big things some of these small things had an even bigger impact on the masses # my heart bleed for them # those that could not leave often lost more than those that did ## In the old days the DC's Intaf etc were enablers, custodians and the liaison of the relationship between the cultures that shared a very special place.
The DC at Chiredzi in 1975 was Ian Angus Mathieson (I am) his nickname was Waramba sina (worries about dirt).
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Once again, you guys are doing a fantastic job here! Each and every interview is profoundly interesting. Please keep up the great work.
I was about 7 or 8 years old, in Salisbury, when my Dad, a TA in the army was called up, about 1960. There was trouble in Nyasaland, he was away for maybe a week. I was conscripted 1973, my two younger brothers were conscripted in subsequent intakes. My Dad ended up in Guard Force, working a Keep. Sometimes my Mom was home alone, whilst we were all on call-up.
We never spoke about our separate military involvements, I am very interested in finding out more about Guard Force. I think it would be very interesting, not only to me, if you would interview a member of Guard Force.
Thanks once again John and Hannes.
Thanks for posting, this is an important video for everyone to see.
A very interesting and entertaining guy, cheers
Great, thanks.
You Sir are a Gentleman!
Able to share your interesting recollections in an unassuming & sincere manner. Thank you.
Another great one John, thanks for sharing.
Thank you kindly
Great to hear from an Ellis Robins old boy, bit before me but I was at school with his boet Pete who was our headboy in 1979!
Good stuff as always. If you could find some guys involved in the development and modification of vehicles, equipment, and weapons, that would be awesome. Keep up the great stories.
Thatd be great, i really.enjoyed hearing from the Engineers in the recent video.
Would love to hear more about the innovations to overcome threats and sanctions
Very open and honest interview. It was unfortunate that units such as Intaf and Guard Force had poor reputations held by the military, but they had an important role to play and we never thought about that importance. Good interview again.
Really enjoyed it great stuff
Awesome, thank you!
Great Stuff !!!
Thanks!
Thanks for another excellent episode.
I enjoy watching these series.
I loved staying in the lowveld. We lived in the Hippo valley area. We still have photo's of a truck which hit a landmine on the way past mopani mine to the tsetsi control camp near the sabi river. Dr Standish-white features again.
You may have met my Dad from vet dept in Chibi at the sales and dip tanks. Alan Shaw
Fascinating! \m/
There was a Chief Chitsunga at Mushumbi Pools near the Hunyani Gorge
Incredibly interesting.
Thank you, John and John. Talking about IntAF can somebody talk us through the horse's scandal that was happening in Mt Darwin involving the then DC Jim Latham if I'm not mistaken ..there was quite a storm about some horse named Daisy
I lived in Chibi in the early 60's my Dad was a PDO there , great account John .
Q: you need people to tell you how to reload, sorry if I missed something