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South African Armour of the Border War 1975-89 by Kyle Harmse

South African Armour of the Border War 1975-89

Kyle Harmse, Simon Dunstan

Osprey · Paperback · February 21, 2017

The Border War saw the biggest armored battles in Africa since World War II.

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Who it’s for
Kyle Harmse examines SADF armor in the Border War through its vehicles and their regional conditions.
Themes
South African armored vehicles, Angolan Civil War, Cold War proxy wars
Genres
Land Combat Vehicles, Cold War History, South Africa History

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About this book

The Border War saw the biggest armored battles in Africa since World War II. Starting as a counterinsurgency operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) against the South West Africa People's Organization, South Africa became embroiled in the complex Angolan Civil War, where they came up against enemies well supplied with equipment and armored vehicles from the Soviet Union.

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With the aid of stunning illustrations and photographs, this study details the characteristics, capabilities, and performance of the wide variety of armored vehicles deployed by the SADF, from the Eland armored car to the Ratel infantry fighting vehicle and the Olifant tank. Designed for the unique conditions of the region, South Africa's armor was distinctive and innovative, and has influenced the design of counterinsurgency armored vehicles around the world. Much demanded by Osprey readers, and written by two renowned experts on armored vehicles, this will appeal to all those interested in modern armor and the Cold War proxy wars.

SADF Border War Armor

Kyle Harmse examines SADF armor in the Border War through its vehicles and their regional conditions.

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  • The Eland armored car, Ratel infantry fighting vehicle, and Olifant tank
  • Vehicle characteristics, capabilities, and performance

Expect

  • Illustrations and photographs
  • Coverage from the Eland to the Olifant

Where it sits

Land Combat Vehicles64%
South Africa History52%
Cold War History41%

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Publisher categories

  • Southern African History
  • Weapons Through History
  • South Africa History
Authors
Kyle Harmse, Simon Dunstan
Publisher
Osprey
Published
February 21, 2017
Format
Paperback
Theme
South African armored vehicles · Angolan Civil War · Cold War proxy wars
Reading lane
Southern African History