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19 with a Bullet: A South African Paratrooper in Angola
"Nineteen with a Bullet A Paratrooper in Angola" is a fast-moving, action-packed account of Granger Korff 's two years service during 1980/81 with the elite 1 Parachute Battalion at the height of the South African bush war in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola. Apart from the normal counter-insurgency activities of Fireforce operations, ambushing and patrols, to contac...more
Paperback, 340 pages
Published
April 1st 2009
by 30 Degrees South
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Excellent action packed story. Taking place during the early stages of South Africa's border war on SWA/Angolan border.
I enjoyed the book by found it quite disturbing & left wondering how anyone makes it's out of battle without being seriously unhinged?
I enjoyed the book by found it quite disturbing & left wondering how anyone makes it's out of battle without being seriously unhinged?
Excellent book regarding one man's experience during the Rhodesian War, what he saw, felt and experienced. A good historical perspective book if studying Rhodesian history.
One of the best books about the angolan bush war!
Raw, honest writing.
It isn't Hemingway, but it isn't bad either. Korff obviously isn't a professional writer, but if you can overlook some minor flaws, it's a great read. If you've ever spent time enlisted or in the infantry, his story will resonate. With a good editor, this would have been a great book, but regardless, I looked forward to each new chapter.
Interesting story about a war no one in this hemisphere knows about (unless they're an int'l affairs geek). Fascinating stuff, especially the last chapter and the epilogue about coming to grips with his PTSD- which easily could be a book of its own.
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