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An Unpopular War: From Afkak to Bosbefok: Voices of South African National Servicemen
In the seventies, eighties and nineties, conscription had a profound effect on hundreds of thousands of young men, particularly those who had to serve in the Angolan war. This book is a collection of reflections and memories of that time, collected by JH Thompson, who interviewed men who did National Service in the Apartheid-era South African Defence Force. Contributors in...more
Paperback, 238 pages
Published
September 1st 2007
by Zebra Press
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Probably not everyone's "cup of tea". It was a walk down memory lane for me, evoking the voices of siblings and friends from the years following graduation from high school and again during my time in the Navy. A very, very difficult book to read once the scales have been lifted from one's view of the world.
Mar 04, 2010
Robert
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anyone interested in apartheid-era South Africa or lesser-known wars
This is a collection of servicemen's anecdotes from their time doing national service in the SADF. The period covers the South African border war which is practically unknown to most of those outside of Southern Africa.
It was really interesting for me and helped me understand some of my dad's experiences a bit more. I would've liked to hear some of the experiences of the Afrikaner guys though.
It was really interesting for me and helped me understand some of my dad's experiences a bit more. I would've liked to hear some of the experiences of the Afrikaner guys though.
Interresant. Dit gee mens bietjie agtergrond oor hoe dit was in die weermag. Nogal erg.
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