In the early 1980s, the Angolan Bush War was raging. Against insurmountable odds, soldiers from 1 Special Service Battalion fought against the communist regime in cross border raids into Angola. In this video, we follow the men of 1 Special Service Battalion as they share what it was like as young soldiers going into combat for the first time. "When We Were Young Soldiers" tells the story of an armoured reconnaissance unit told by senior armoured officers (Leon Ferreira (Col Ret), Wilfred Moore (Lt Col Ret), Marius Badenhorst (Lt Ret)) of their experience as young officers leading troops into combat. It is a story of fear and courage and the difficulties and experiences of being in combat. The Angolan Bush War would be an aggressive war and these senior officers share what they believe made it such an aggressive war.

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In the early 1980s, the Angolan Bush War was raging. Against insurmountable odds, soldiers from 1 Special Service Battalion fought against the communist regime in cross border raids into Angola. In this video, we follow the men of 1 Special Service Battalion as they share what it was like as young soldiers going into combat for the first time. "When We Were Young Soldiers" tells the story of an armoured reconnaissance unit told by senior armoured officers (Leon Ferreira (Col Ret), Wilfred Moore (Lt Col Ret), Marius Badenhorst (Lt Ret)) of their experience as young officers leading troops into combat. It is a story of fear and courage and the difficulties and experiences of being in combat. The Angolan Bush War would be an aggressive war and these senior officers share what they believe made it such an aggressive war.

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In the early 1980s, the Angolan Bush War was raging. Against insurmountable odds, soldiers from 1 Special Service Battalion fought against the communist regime in cross border raids into Angola. In this audio, we follow the men of 1 Special Service Battalion as they share what it was like as young soldiers going into combat for the first time. "When We Were Young Soldiers" tells the story of an armoured reconnaissance unit told by senior armoured officers (Marius Badenhorst (Lt Ret), Wilfred Moore (Lt Col Ret) and Leon Ferreira (Col Ret) of their experience as young officers leading troops into combat. It is a story of fear and courage and the difficulties and experiences of being in combat. The Angolan Bush War would be an aggressive war and these senior officers share what they believe made it such an aggressive war.

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In this video, we follow the men of the 1 Parachute Battalion as they fight in the Angolan Bush War during the 1970s. Paratrooper Combat Jump tells the story of Skillie Human who would be killed in combat at Cassinga. Paratrooper Combat Jump is a powerful account of military courage in the face of great danger and how paratroopers band together to go and find their comrade missing in action and look to recover his remains. Mike McWilliams tells this heart rendering story of a paratrooper missing in action and what happened to him on that fateful day. Mike McWilliams from the Parabat Veterans Organisation shares and explains about the project to bring Andries (Skillie) Human home, a paratrooper who was missing in action at the Battle for Cassinga in May 1978.

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In this audio, we share the history of the Battle Cry of the Royal Welsh. The men of the Welsh 24th Regiment (later became known as the Royal Welsh) would fight at the battle of Rorkes Drift. This is a captivating story about fear and courage and how this resulted in the Battle Cry for the Royal Welsh.

Robert Caskie a Professional Speaker and Tour Guide gives a passionate recount of the battle cry and how it came about. Where in the Anglo Zulu war and what led up to the Battle of Rorke's Drift and how 139 men would fight off an attack by 4000 Zulus. It is the highest number of Victoria Crosses ever given at a single battle. We tell the life story of some of the heroes of this battle.

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In this audio, we follow the men of the Rhodesian SAS as they fight in the Rhodesian Bush war during the late 1970s. Courage and fear is an intimate and powerful account of military courage in the face of great danger. Through the stories of real SAS soldiers, the video explores the depths of human fear and the heights of human courage. We follow the real story of what it was like to be a special forces operative, revealing the heroism and sacrifices of these soldiers as they defend their country against all odds.
Ian Mackenzie a Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) operative shares the day to day life of being in combat with the Rhodesian SAS. A honest and thought compelling story. Ian has a down to earth way of telling a captivating story of what it is like to be in combat.

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In this podcast, we explore the life and legacy of Ernest Shackleton, one of the most famous and successful explorers in history. From his daring crossing of the Antarctic continent to his dramatic escape from an iceberg trapped in ice, we learn about this inspirational leader and his extraordinary feats of endurance. Shackleton was a brilliant leader and an impressive physical specimen - great examples of human strength and determination in the face of terrible odds. This podcast is a fascinating look at one of history's most remarkable figures, and is sure to interest anyone interested in adventure, strength of character, or the enduring power of human determination.

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In this audio, we follow the men of the Rhodesian SAS as they fight in the bush during the 1970s. Ambush: Rhodesian SAS is an intimate and powerful account of military courage in the face of great danger. Through the stories of real SAS soldiers, the audio explores the depths of human fear and the heights of human courage. We follow the unit as they fight against rebel forces in what is now Zimbabwe, revealing the heroism and sacrifices of these soldiers as they defend their country against all odds.

Ian Mackenzie a Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) operative shares what it was like to participate in operations behind enemy lines. Ian goes into detail about one particular operation where they would lie in an ambush position for more than ten days waiting for a road convoy. Ian provides a passionate account of his experience. This is a captivating story about fear and courage and of being in combat.

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In this audio, we follow the life of New Zealand Spitfire Pilot Sgt Henry Roberts of the New Zealand air force during WW2 and how he would participate and fight at the siege of Malta. This is an intimate and powerful account of military courage in the face of great danger when he would come up against one of Germany's top fighter aces and be shot down. This video explores the depths of human fear and the heights of human courage. We follow the unit as they fight against over bearing forces in Malta, revealing the heroism and sacrifices of these soldiers as they defend their country against all odds.
We talk to Steve Blunt and Guy Bourke who help us get a better understanding of what it must have been like being a Spitfire Pilot and the challenges these young pilots must have faced.

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In this audio, we take a look at men from the South African army in an armoured reconnaissance unit, 1 special service battalion, who were sent into the South West African and Angolan bush war during the 1970's and 1980's. This unit was made up of conscripts, who were to fight against the insurgency as well as play often a more conventional role against Russian, Cuban and Angolan forces in Angola.
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Angola was in the middle of an incredibly bloody and protracted civil war. This 1 special service battalion was deployed to play an active role and be in combat in Angola on a number of occasions. In this video we explore what it was like to be part of a resupply echelon who would drive deep into the Angolan bush to keep the combat units resupplied with food, ammunition and fuel. This is a story of bravery as it is a frightening experience to be driving vehicles loaded with fuel and ammunition in an active war zone.

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