We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia

We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia

Andre Scheepers grew up on a farm in Rhodesia, learning about the bush from his African childhood friends, before joining the army. A quiet, introspective thinker, Andre started out as a trooper in the SAS before being commissioned into the Rhodesian Light Infantry Commandos, where he was engaged in fireforce combat operations. He then rejoined the SAS. Wounded 13 times, his operational record is exceptional even by the tough standards that existed at the time. He emerged as the SAS officer par excellence; beloved by his men, displaying extraordinary calmness, courage, and audacious cunning during a host of extremely dangerous operations. Andre writes vividly about his experiences, his emotions, and his state of mind during the war, and reflects candidly on what he learned and how war has shaped his life since.

In addition to Andreâ€™s personal story, this book reveals more about some of the other men who were distinguished operators in SAS operations during the Rhodesian War.

Table of Contents

Note from Andre Scheepers
Acknowledgements

1 Schoolboy to Soldier
2 Into the SAS
3 Cecil Rhodes Would Have Been Proud
4 Officers Course
5 The â€œRussian Frontâ€
6 â€œHot Extractionâ€
7 Eliminate the Leadership
8 Hitting the Cities
9 Running and Raiding
10 Taking on the Russians
11 Mozambique Mayhem
12 Zambia Attacked
13 A Soldierâ€™s Dilemma
14 Scheepers Reflects

Postscript
Appendices
Endnotes
Bibliography
Country USA
Brand Casemate
Manufacturer Casemate
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2018-04-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781612005874

Country	USA
Brand	Casemate
Manufacturer	Casemate
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2018-04-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781612005874

We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia

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