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Offers an intimate and powerful account of military courage during the Rhodesian Bush War in the 1970s, focusing on the experiences of the Rhodesian SAS soldiers fighting in what is now Zimbabwe.
Through the stories of real SAS soldiers, the video explores the depths of human fear and the heights of human courage required to defend their country against rebel forces. Ian Mackenzie, a Rhodesian SAS operative, shares his personal experiences of participating in operations behind enemy lines, providing a passionate account of his role in a particular ambush operation.
Ian goes into detail about the intense nature of this particular operation, where the soldiers had to lie in ambush for over ten days, waiting for a road convoy. By sharing these experiences, the video highlights the dedication, endurance, and sacrifice exhibited by the Rhodesian SAS soldiers as they fought against all odds.
The video provides a captivating and thought-provoking story about fear and courage in combat, shedding light on the challenges and dangers faced by the soldiers involved in the Rhodesian Bush War. It serves to honour the heroism and resilience of those who served their country, further emphasizing their sacrifices and contributions during this conflict.
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Should you wish to find more information on these battles the books they are available on Amazon and can be obtained by clicking on the link below:
Clouds In The Wind: A story of danger, love and tragedy
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The Elite: Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service
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A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia
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We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia
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The Long Range Desert Group in Action 1940–1943: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War)
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The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses
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Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War
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Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host's Incredible True Story
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0:00 Introduction
01:54 SAS Operations
04:29 Beira Attack
16:04 Operation preparation
19:03 Radio discipline
24:53 Operational kit
29:08 Mozambique ambush
38:02 Lying in ambush
40:37 Actual ambush
56:06 Extraction
1:01:07 The Last Post
Thank for the use of images:
Images have been used from the Rhodesian SAS Website and from the following books:
http://www.therhodesiansas.com/
The Elite The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service by Barbara Cole.
The Elite Pictorial by Barbara Cole
Weapon images from Wikipedia.
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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
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