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Fighting Men of Rhodesia

You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep328 | Tpr Jim Schneeberger | Selous Scouts | Part 1
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep327 | SGT Wayne Stevenson | Rhodesia Regt. | on the Battle of Entumbane 2
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep326 | SGT Rob Riddell | C Sqn (Rhodesian) SAS | Part 2
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep325 | SGT Rob Riddell | C Sqn (Rhodesian) SAS | Part 1
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep324 | February 2025 Sitrep
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep323 | Gunner Rick Whitehead | Rhodesian Artillery
Many thanks to Koos Kotze of Legacy Conversations for the introduction! You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep322 | Dr (Capt) Mossie vd Merwe | D Sqn (Rhodesian) SAS, SA RECCE's
Interesting stories from Five Romeo Romeo! Here's the link to his channel : https://youtube.com/@fiveromeoromeo5225?si=AEn7J8tw5MglZEEc You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep321 | Cpl Martin Craemer | 5th Battalion The Rhodesia Regiment
Links to Dudley's other two talks, https://youtu.be/nBfnPss1dN4 and https://youtu.be/E_LEZs3TpIw You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep320 | Col Dudley Wall | Recce Intelligence Officer, SA Army | 3rd talk
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep319 | Brig Gen McGill Alexander | OC 44 Para Bde, SA Army | 2nd talk
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep318 | Brig Gen McGill Alexander | OC 44 Para Bde, SA Army | 1st talk
BRONZE CROSS OF RHODESIA Following the reported location of terrorist equipment on a farm in the North Mashonaland area, a composite force of 4 Troop, 1 Commando and a small Police Anti Terrorist Unit patrol under the command of Second Lieutenant Fawcett was sent to investigate. Tracks for seven terrorists were found in the area and what was to be a two day follow-up was commenced. The terrorist tactics of anti tracking and setting ambushes on their resting places and night bases indicated that the gang was well trained and extremely alert. Despite this, Second Lieutenant Fawcett conducted the follow-up with such determination that by the morning of 10th April 1968, he had reduced the terrorists' lead from 48 to six hours. At 1330 hours on that day as the force approached high ground on which a number of deep prospectors trenches had been dug, one terrorist was observed, at 30 yards range. Second Lieutenant Fawcett immediately deployed his force into assault formation and despite the open nature of the ground commenced crawling towards the terrorist hide. At 15 yards distance, Second Lieutenant Fawcett and his signaler were observed by the terrorists who immediately opened fire with rifles and machine-guns. In the initial fire fight, three terrorists were killed and one Trooper killed and one Policeman wounded. The latter was evacuated from the contact area on Second Lieutenant Fawcett's orders. Throughout this and the subsequent engagement in which the remaining four terrorists were killed, Second Lieutenant Fawcett directed the assault from an exposed position which was covered by heavy terrorist fire including the use of a bazooka. His calmness, clear thinking and complete disregard for his own safety under these hazardous conditions was an example to all. His outstanding leadership of a composite force the majority of which had never been under fire was of the highest order. The terrorists had fought with determined aggressiveness and no thought of surrender from well dug in positions advantageous to the defenders. The fact that all were eliminated with so few casualties to his own force is entirely due to Second Lieutenant Fawcett's fine leadership while his personal gallantry throughout the difficult contact w as a splendid inspiration to his men. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep317 | Lt Col Nick Fawcett OLM, BCR | part 2 | 1 Cdo 1RLI & RAR
During the war to “Liberate” Rhodesia, two Nationalist armies came to the forefront. One was the military arm of Joshua Nkomo’s party, calling itself ZIPRA (Zimbabwe People’s Liberation Army), while the other army, belonging to Robert Mugabe, was called ZANLA (Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army). Both organizations detested the other for historical and cultural reasons and often fought pitched battles among themselves during the “liberation” war of Rhodesia to become the ruling party. A tense political union was formed between them when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe on the 18th of April 1980. However, strain between them burst into open conflict when Enos Nkala, the Minister of Finance in Mugabe’s cabinet, railed against Nkomo during a rally in Bulawayo in November 1980 when he quipped that Nkomo’s party was now an “enemy of the people” and should be watched by “vigilante committees”. This was too much for the proud Ndebele people and led to open war in the suburbs of Bulawayo a few days later. Former Rhodesian soldiers were called up to help suppress Joshua Nkomo’s armed forces, something that has become a very contentious issue over the years. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep316 | The Battle of Entumbane 1 & 2 | Tony Ballinger
BRONZE CROSS OF RHODESIA Following the reported location of terrorist equipment on a farm in the North Mashonaland area, a composite force of 4 Troop, 1 Commando and a small Police Anti Terrorist Unit patrol under the command of Second Lieutenant Fawcett was sent to investigate. Tracks for seven terrorists were found in the area and what was to be a two day follow-up was commenced. The terrorist tactics of anti tracking and setting ambushes on their resting places and night bases indicated that the gang was well trained and extremely alert. Despite this, Second Lieutenant Fawcett conducted the follow-up with such determination that by the morning of 10th April 1968, he had reduced the terrorists' lead from 48 to six hours. At 1330 hours on that day as the force approached high ground on which a number of deep prospectors trenches had been dug, one terrorist was observed, at 30 yards range. Second Lieutenant Fawcett immediately deployed his force into assault formation and despite the open nature of the ground commenced crawling towards the terrorist hide. At 15 yards distance, Second Lieutenant Fawcett and his signaler were observed by the terrorists who immediately opened fire with rifles and machine-guns. In the initial fire fight, three terrorists were killed and one Trooper killed and one Policeman wounded. The latter was evacuated from the contact area on Second Lieutenant Fawcett's orders. Throughout this and the subsequent engagement in which the remaining four terrorists were killed, Second Lieutenant Fawcett directed the assault from an exposed position which was covered by heavy terrorist fire including the use of a bazooka. His calmness, clear thinking and complete disregard for his own safety under these hazardous conditions was an example to all. His outstanding leadership of a composite force the majority of which had never been under fire was of the highest order. The terrorists had fought with determined aggressiveness and no thought of surrender from well dug in positions advantageous to the defenders. The fact that all were eliminated with so few casualties to his own force is entirely due to Second Lieutenant Fawcett's fine leadership while his personal gallantry throughout the difficult contact w as a splendid inspiration to his men. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep315 | Lt Col Nick Fawcett OLM, BCR | part 1 | 1 Cdo 1RLI & RAR
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep314 | Cpl Peter Wilkinson | 1 (Indep) Coy. RAR Medic
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep313 | An RAR soldier speaks out
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep312 | Flt Lt Michel "Siggy" Seegmuller - Part 2 | Rh Air Force
You can contact me (John van Zyl) at fightingmenofrhodesia@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep311 | Flt Lt Michel "Siggy" Seegmuller | Rh Air Force (Hunter jet pilot)
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep310 | SDO Dudley Wall | INTAF
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia Ep309 | Tpr Dave Hughes | Rhodesian Armoured Corps
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia Ep308 | SGT George Parker | Guard Force
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia EP307 | C/SGT Tony Kruger MFC | Spt Cdo, RLI | FireForce with Mortars
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia EP306 | DC Jim Peters | Internal Affairs
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia EP305 | C/SGT Tony Kruger MFC | Support Commando, 1 RLI
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia EP304 | C/SGT Tony Kruger MFC | Support Commando, 1 RLI
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep303 | Maj-Genl Roland de Vries | Deputy Chief SA Army | 4th talk
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep302 | Maj-Genl Roland de Vries | Deputy Chief SA Army | 3rd talk
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia EP301 | SGT Frank Guthrie | 1 Commando, 1 RLI
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia Ep300 | October 2024 SITREP
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep299 | DO Danie Scholtz - Part 2 | CO of Internal Affairs ARU's
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep298 | Sarel Coetzee | SADF Tank Ace (5 Russian T55 Tank Kills)
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep297 | Assistant District Commissioner Barry Mulder - Part 2 | INTAF
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep296 | Assistant District Commissioner Barry Mulder | INTAF
HELP SUPPORT AN RLI BROTHER IN NEED: UK banking details: NatWest Bank, Rhodesian Light Infantry, business current acc no. 62234145, sort code 60-02-13, IBAN GB42NWBK60021362234145, BIC NWBKGB2L SA banking details: First National Bank Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association Acc No 62240919756, Branch Code 205609, Swift Code FIRNZAJJ Ref. Your Name & reason for deposit, email POP to mark@leapfrogmfs.co.za Thank you John van Zyl for the footage, as well as your continued efforts to honour Rhodesia's heroes through your popular YouTube series
The "Saints of War" song by Ian Young & Gary Albyn
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep295 | SDO Dudley Wall | INTAF
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep294 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 9b | Op Firewood - the battle
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep293 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 9a | Op Firewood
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep291 | Mike Hines | Rhodesian Corps of Engineers
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep290 | P/O Ian Venters | BSAP
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep289 | Hudson Chalmers - Part 2 | 5th Battalion The Rhodesia Regiment
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep288 | Sgt "Mac" Mackenzie - Part 4 | 2 (Indep) Coy. RR | Army Humor
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep287 | Lt Col Paul Louw | 61 Mech | Attack on Smokeshell Base - Op Sceptic
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep286 | DO Danie Scholtz | CO of Internal Affairs ARU's
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep285 | Maj-Genl Roland de Vries | Deputy Chief SA Army | 2nd talk
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep284 | Col Kobus Human | SA Parabats & Special Forces
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep283 | Maj Roy Pitchford MFC - Part 3 | 2 (Indep) Coy. RR Mortar Platoon
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep282 | Maj Roy Pitchford MFC - Part 2 | 2 (Indep) Coy. RR Mortar Platoon
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep281 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 8 | Spec Ops in Kruger National Park
Dr. Ross G. Cooper grew up in Chipinga, Eastern Border District, Rhodesia in the 1970’s and, from his many experiences, he decided later to write and publish books on his life then. These range from school, the war, wildlife, plants, people, history, poetry and culture in respect of both Rhodesia and Zimbabwe. They can all be viewed with enthusiasm and much interest at these links below. ……………………………………………………………………………… Books: Lulu Press ~ https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/lifeinthebush/ Pneumasprings Press ~ https://www.pneumasprings.co.uk/product/the-flame-lily-weeps/ American Star Books: Soft copies available (directly from the author): African Birds, Common Antelope in Africa, Ten African Creatures & In a Day Book writer, 2023 - accomplishments, tips and strategies: https://youtu.be/JpBuh_T2AEM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cV0TcV7T2SizBtD_LrX_Q Donate in support of endangered flora and fauna: https://patreon.com/LifeintheBush Blog: https://www.flipsnack.com/bloggermelive/ross-books-african-clothing.html?0=bloggermelive Accolades: Marquis Who's Who in the World (from 2006 - current) Cambridge International Biographies (from 2008 - current) Siting of rare species: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=rgcooper2023&verifiable=any Quotations: 'Well, huge congratulations, Dr. Ross G. Cooper, for being recognized as one OF THE FEW with the drive, talent and sense of a higher purpose to make a global contribution “above and beyond' - Joseph Columbus Smith 'Sit dignitas ex unitate' (May worthiness arise from unity) 'Like a Rhodesian ridgeback being told it was bred to hunt lions' 'Chi va piano, va sicuro e lontano' (He who goes slowly, goes safely and goes far) Additional accomplishments & published articles specific to Chipinga: 1. 1975 & 1977 Academic Awards, Silkworm Project & Sports Certificates, Chipinga Junior School. 2. Cooper, R.G. 2019. Coming home for Christmas. Memories of Rhodesian childhood. Umtali Christmas. Chipinga attacks. BSAP Outpost Australia Summer: 9. 3. Cooper, R.G. 2020. Fond Memories. A Childhood in Chipinga. A Schoolboy in Harari. Hatley House and the BSAP Angel. The United Kingdom Outpost BSAPUK 104:18. Corrections in: The United Kingdom Outpost BSAPUK 105: 8. In memory of: all those who died in (Southern) Rhodesia, Zimbabwe and the Belgian Congo/Zaire. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com If you enjoy our content please consider subscribing (it's free) You can support this channel here ...🙏 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Memories of Rhodesia Ep 01 | Dr Ross Cooper | Growing up in Chipinga
Born poor, he battled on the streets of the mining towns; from orphanage to reformatory to warder on Pretoria Central’s ‘Death Row’. After a brush with the law, he went north to join the fight for Rhodesia, and served with distinction in the Grey Scouts, the RLI and then the SAS. Fighting ferociously to the bitter end, the politicians ended his war and he returned to his homeland to re-enter the fray with the Recces. Unorthodox in his methods, scornful of dogma, a rebel in their ranks, he rankled his seniors but was seldom far from the thick of the action. Attacking the enemy from the air, land and sea, he led from the front against the Russians, Cubans, Angolans and SWAPO. Like his mentor, Rhodesian SAS Captain Darrell Watt, the man he idolizes, he was denied the recognition he deserved. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. If you enjoy our content please consider subscribing (it's free) You can support this channel here ...🙏 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep280 | Sgt Mike West - Part 4 | Spec Ops
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep279 | Maj Sean von Stranz | Gurkha's, RAR, 4 (Indep) Coy, 4RR
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep278 | Ian Wilson | BSAP SWAT
The 1982 Entumbane uprising, also known as the Battle of Bulawayo or Entumbane II, occurred between 8 and 12 February 1981 in and around Bulawayo, Zimbabwe amid political tensions in the newly independent state. Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) guerrillas, mainly in the city's western suburb of Entumbane, rebelled, creating a situation that threatened to develop into a fresh civil war, barely a year after the end of the Bush War. The Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) and other white-commanded elements of the former Rhodesian Security Forces, fighting for the Zimbabwean government as part of the new Zimbabwe National Army, put down the uprising. Groups of Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) fighters attacked both ZIPRA and the government forces during the revolt, which followed a smaller outbreak of fighting between guerrillas in November 1980. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep277 | Cpt Mike Jones - RAR | Battle of Bulawayo
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep276 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 7 | Spec Ops in Angola
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep275 | Maj-Genl Roland de Vries | Deputy Chief SA Army | His Rhodesian War
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep274 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 6 | Lions
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep273 | Sqn Ldr John Connolly - part 2 | Rh Air Force
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep272 | Sqn Ldr John Connolly - part 1 | INTAF & Rh Air Force
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep271 | SO Gavin Harrington | BSAP
To get Hugh's books please contact him on email at hughbland031@gmail.com or http://www.thetravellingcamera.co.za/ You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep270 | Hugh Bland | Farming in Mt Darwin area
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep269 | Capt Andre Odendaal | 5 Recce (worked with Schulenberg)
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Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep268 | S/Sgt Greg Ashton - Part 5 | Freefall Parachute Course
Born poor, he battled on the streets of the mining towns; from orphanage to reformatory to warder on Pretoria Central’s ‘Death Row’. After a brush with the law, he went north to join the fight for Rhodesia, and served with distinction in the Grey Scouts, the RLI and then the SAS. Fighting ferociously to the bitter end, the politicians ended his war and he returned to his homeland to re-enter the fray with the Recces. Unorthodox in his methods, scornful of dogma, a rebel in their ranks, he rankled his seniors but was seldom far from the thick of the action. Attacking the enemy from the air, land and sea, he led from the front against the Russians, Cubans, Angolans and SWAPO. Like his mentor, Rhodesian SAS Captain Darrell Watt, the man he idolizes, he was denied the recognition he deserved. You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. If you enjoy our content please consider subscribing (it's free) You can support this channel here ...🙏 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep267 | Sgt Mike West - Part 3 | Bounty Hunting!
We spoke to the men involved in Ops Amazon, members of 1 and 4 Recce who attacked the Lobito Harbour facilities in Angola. The navy played a major role and is also here in the form of then Lt Commander Arne Soderlund. The Operators tell their stories. This is the last of three episodes in the Ops Amazon Series. If you have questions, leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links to the books mentioned: Iron First from the Sea / Ystervuis uit die See -- South Africa-based readers Please search online for the above books as there are different versions with different prices. Available at Google, Takealot, Loot, Exclusive Books, and warbooks.co.za International Readers Iron Fist from the Sea - https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Fist-Sea-Seaborne-1978-1988/dp/1909982288 or contact Douw Steyn at douw@arrsconsulting.com or Arne Soderlund at angel45@iafrica.com for SA copies A Greater Share of the Honour - International - go to http://lulu.com South Africa - contact Jack Greeff at jgreeff@mjvn.co.za 1 Recce The Night Belongs to Us - https://www.amazon.com/1-Recce/dp/0624081524 1 Recce Behind Enemy Lines - https://www.amazon.com/Recce-Behind-Enemy-Lines-ebook/dp/B0862F837H 1 Recce Through Stealth our Strength - https://www.amazon.com/Recce-Through-Stealth-our-Strength-ebook/dp/B09VQ1QDLJ You can contact me (John van Zyl) at bugeisha7@gmail.com or Tony Ballinger at tonyballinger991@gmail.com. 👉Our videos and the effort we put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to our channel. For those of you that still wish to support this channel further, however, I’ve posted links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/johnvzyl Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/johnvanzyl
Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep266 | Op Amazon Part 3 | The Attack!
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