The evolution of the SAAF in the ‘Border War’ that raged in Angola
and South West Africa (Namibia) from 1966 to 1989. Dick Lord has
drawn on his own first-hand operational reports and diaries,
incorporating anecdotes from dozens of aviators from a wide
variety of squadrons flying Buccaneers, Canberras, Mirages,
Bosboks, C-160s, C130s and helicopters. He also expands on the
close relationship the SAAF had with the ground troops in a
variety of operations. Lord studies the broader ramifications of
the conflict in that it was not a simple black–white war. Angola
was really just a sideshow for the Soviets who wanted to bleed the
SAAF in a war of attrition before attempting total domination of
South Africa.
New in d/w - 448pp, 300 colour & b/w photos, 40 maps, diagrams
The invasion of Sicily on 10 June 1943 and the landings on the
Italian mainland in September, gave the Allies their first toehold
in Europe since 1941. Following success on Sicily they were put
under considerable pressure to take advantage of the changed
situation. Landing at Salerno without a clear strategic aim they
were met with fierce German counterattack and the subsequent, slow
march north was complicated by Italy's unique terrain, its
climatic extremes and strong German resistance. Gooderson's
considered analysis of the entire campaign examines the convoluted
mixture of air, land and naval actions.
THE YORK CHASSEURS: A CONDEMNED REGIMENT OF GEORGE
III
by Pete Lines
Formed on 13 November 1813 from the ‘Better Class of Culprit and
Deserter’ and confined aboard Isle of Wight military prison ships,
this expendable corps of ‘Serial Deserters’ was dispatched to
survive or die in the pestilential islands of Barbados, St Vincent,
Jamaica, Grenada, Tobago and Guadeloupe, where 26 per cent
successfully deserted and 30 per cent perished. In this unique study
the author examines in detail every aspect of the regiment: its
composition, its involvement in the capture of the island of
Guadeloupe, the desertions and punishments, and its eventual
disbandment in Canada.
The history of the South Saskatchewan Regiment in the Second World
War. They served in the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division and include
DIEPPE, FALAISE, THE SCHELDT, and THE RHINE in their Battle
Honours, suffering more than 1,800 casualties, including 475 men
killed and 146 Prisoners-of-War. The Regiment was also awarded
more than 100 decorations for bravery, including
Lieutenant-Colonel Cecil Merritt’s famous Victoria Cross for his
exceptional bravery at the bridge in Pourville on August 19th,
1942. The book was written by the Regiment’s Adjutant.
New in card cover - A4 format, 76pp, numerous b/w photos, illustrations
& maps
