Herdsman Saves Soldiers At Cuvelai

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The Angolan Bush War was a complex and often confusing conflict, but what is clear is that it was a grueling affair. In this video, we follow the men of 1 Special Service Battalion an armoured reconnaissance unit fighting in the Angolan Bush War. Lt Col Wilfred Moore(Ret) tells the story of the attack on Cuvelai and through pure circumstance how a herdsman would save his life. It is a story of fear and courage and the difficulties and experiences of being in combat.
The South African Defence Force (SADF) were tasked with protecting a large area of land in southern Angola against attacks by Cuban forces, FAPLA (People's Armed Forces For the Liberation of Angola) and SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organization) guerrillas.
The South Africans would face off against an enemy who were well equipped with artillery, anti-aircraft guns and tanks. They had air support from MiG-19s as well as Mi-21s. They also had support from FAPLA infantry units who were backed up by Russian T-55 and T-62 tanks.
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its so great to hear these stories and see them recorded for future viewing. a sadly long forgotten conflict, that hopefully videos like this can she light on

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That brings old memories, thanks for this, I was the “tiffy “ on that trip. You promised me a bicycle on our way in. Luckily we were stopped.

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