Recce
Small Team Missions Behind Enemy Lines
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4.3 • 9 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A gripping firsthand account of life and combat operations in the elite South African Special Forces, known as Recces, by a veteran Recce officer.
The South African Special Forces are one of the most effective—and mysterious—military units in the world. Working in secret on covert operations, the legendary Recces have long fascinated, but little is known about how they operate. Now Koos Stadler, a career officer in the South African Special Forces, shares a revealing chronicle of his life and his experiences in the Border War.
Shortly after passing the grueling Special Forces selection course in the early 1980s, Koos Stadler joined the so-called Small Teams group at 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. This sub-unit was made up of two-man teams and was responsible for many secret missions behind enemy lines. Sent to blow up railway lines and enemy fighter jets in south Angola, Stadler and his partner stared death in the face many times.
Customer Reviews
Well written and quite interesting
It was a very descriptive and well written book memorializing a dirty and very destructive war. It was written from the perspective of an elite Recce who participated in small,teams reconnaissance actions. I would love to read a credible book written by SWAPO and ANC cadres. As I am sure they enjoyed occasional successes.