Because a few paratrooper colonels took over from Col. Breytenbach and they were Broederbonders trying to stake their claims. Luckily 32BN was close by with Cmdt Eddie Viljoen whom came to their rescue. Recce losses and lessons learned led to the founding of 31Bn, 32Bn and Pathfinders because the Recces focused on strategic targets.
Pep van Zyl goes back to my days in 1968 Bless him
Perhaps we should ask the ghost of pik botha or Magnus Malan?
Why were SF used in what was essentially an infantry role?
Because a few paratrooper colonels took over from Col. Breytenbach and they were Broederbonders trying to stake their claims. Luckily 32BN was close by with Cmdt Eddie Viljoen whom came to their rescue. Recce losses and lessons learned led to the founding of 31Bn, 32Bn and Pathfinders because the Recces focused on strategic targets.
@stephnaude5102 That explains it, thank you!😊👍