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This book by Clive Holt is a difinative frontline account of the Angolan War
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A revealing and compelling frontline account of the 1988 Angolan war, as seen through the eyes of a conscripted soldier.
"This book has the hallmark of a classic battlefield biography as well as being a window into the world of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I felt I had lived every part of the mission, and was plunged headlong into the murky jungle along with the author. A story of tragedy, and eventual triumph, At Thy Call is both timely and necessary." - Lorna Shorthouse, editor.
"This riveting account of how a government took schoolboys and turned them into killing machines, like some dark wizard, and then forgot to give them the antidote, is a Must Read." - Cindy Armstrong, author. |
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For delivery in Australia: AUD $32-95 (incl. postage & handling)
For Delivery in South Africa: US$ 27-50 (including postage & handling) CLICK HERE
For delivery elswhere in the world: AUD $36-95 (incl.postage & handling)
The Angolan War has been widely referred to and documented by historians and military writers alike as one of the most significant events in African history. Whilst this is undoubtedly true and conjecture still persists as to who actually ‘won’ the war, the effect this war had (and still does have in many cases) on those who fought in it has not been fully explored or placed into context; yet.
At Thy Call is a revealing frontline account of this war, seen through the eyes of a 19-year old conscript soldier who, along with his fellow conscripts, was thrust into a life-and-death battle for survival and sanity - without being afforded the freedom of choice. At a time when two years military conscription (National Service) was mandatory for white males in South Africa, no-one could have imagined that the situation in Angola would unfold into the largest, bloodiest and most significant series of operations ever undertaken by the South African Defense Force (SADF) since World War 2 – and fought by a mere handful of ordinary young men.
In this gripping and compelling personal account of these operations, the author transports the reader into the dark realms of war, and directly into the firing line. The brutality of war and gradual decay of moral values and sanity is vividly portrayed through actual diary extracts written by the author during the war, complimented by previously unpublished photographs.
A massive build-up of Cuban and Angolan troops around the Angolan town of Cuito Cuanavale in 1987 led the South African government to intervene under the guise of ‘supporting’ the UNITA rebel movement, which was opposed to the Cuban-backed Angolan government. The prevailing levels of secrecy imposed by the government of the day resulted in little or no information being conveyed to the South African public and the families of the conscripts fighting this war. This, coupled with the SADF’s total lack of support and recognition for these returning servicemen, only served to further compound the issues faced by many of them in dealing with their horrific and traumatic war experiences when attempting to fit back into civilised society.
"Whether you are a student of military history, an ex-conscript, or someone who has contact with or experienced the shocking effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder you must read this book." - Cindy Armstrong
For delivery in Australia: AUD $32-95 (incl. postage & handling)
For Delivery elsewhere in the world: AUD $36-95 (incl. postage & handling)
All books are dispatched within 24 hours by Air Mail from Australia. Parcels may take up to 3 weeks to arrive, depending on other country's internal postal networks. At Thy Call is published by Paradigm Media Trust in Western Australia, phone: +618 9021 6853
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CARVINGS from the VELD
A Pictorial History of Boer War rifle stock-art, 1899-1902
By Dave C. George
This is the first publication that is totally dedicated to the large variety of carvings found on Boer War rifles, as used by both the Boers as well as British and Colonial soldiers. The book contains over 320 photos (mostly colour) covering a wide variety, from very basic inscriptions to the highly artistic and ornate carvings and designs found on the stocks of these rifles (a total of 134 rifles and carbines are featured).
In addition to the amazing variety of stock art featured, the author has where possible, related a brief service history about some of the original Boer and Colonial soldiers. There are photos of soldiers and Boers, as well as farm maps, badges, medals, official forms and copies of original documents. There are 40 rifles carved by Australian and New Zealand troops.
Part 4 is dedicated to the medals awarded to both Boer and British soldiers, which makes this publication very appealing to a range of readers such as military historians, rifle collectors, medal collectors & students.
The A4 sized 140 page book also covers rifles with engraved escutcheons, has a list of contributors, index & glossary. First edition of 250 copies sold out. A second edition is currently on sale (not a numbered series). | | |
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