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A War Life Saver

A War Life Saver

By Gerry van Tonder
In their armed fight to overthrow the minority white Rhodesian government, late in 1972 Soviet- and Communist Chinese-sponsored insurgents added landmines to their hitherto very limited weaponry. Most rural roads throughout the country were unpaved; perfect for this indiscriminate type of warfare.
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Against the Red Tide Part 1: 27th British Commonwealth Brigade’s Korean War

Against the Red Tide Part 1: 27th British Commonwealth Brigade’s Korean War

By Gerry van Tonder
"Against the Red Tide Part 1" highlights the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade's pivotal role in the Korean War. Deploying from Hong Kong and integrating units from the Commonwealth, they played a key part in defending the Pusan Perimeter and advancing into North Korea. Their journey from the Inchon landing through to the Chinese intervention underscores the brigade's resilience and strategic impact amidst coalition forces, navigating the harsh realities of warfare and complex logistical challenges in a pivotal Cold War conflict.
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Against the Red Tide Part 2: 27th British Commonwealth Brigade’s Korean War

Against the Red Tide Part 2: 27th British Commonwealth Brigade’s Korean War

By Gerry van Tonder
"Against the Red Tide Part 2" narrates the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade's enduring struggle in the Korean War through 1951. Tasked with covering retreats and serving as the rearguard for Seoul's evacuation, the brigade faced daunting challenges against Chinese forces. Their heroic stands, particularly at the Imjin River and Kapyong, where they sustained heavy casualties but demonstrated extraordinary heroism, are highlighted. The brigade's significant contributions were recognized with a change in command and an American Presidential Unit citation for their actions near Kapyong, reflecting their critical role in the UN's military campaign.
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Ahead of Her Time: Lady Sarah Wilson

Ahead of Her Time: Lady Sarah Wilson

By Gerry van Tonder
Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill, an aristocrat and Winston Churchill's aunt, broke Victorian norms as one of the first female war correspondents during the Second Boer War. She reported on the Siege of Mafeking for the Daily Mail, served as a nurse, and even engaged in espionage. Captured by the Boers but undeterred, Lady Sarah's adventurous spirit and defiance of societal expectations marked her as a pioneering figure. Her contributions to journalism and wartime nursing left a legacy of challenging gender barriers. She passed away in 1929, a woman truly ahead of her time.
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Allied Surge: Pyongyang Falls, UN Sweep to the Yalu October 1950

Allied Surge: Pyongyang Falls, UN Sweep to the Yalu October 1950

By Gerry van Tonder
"Allied Surge: Pyongyang Falls, UN Sweep to the Yalu October 1950" narrates a critical phase of the Korean War, detailing the UN Command's strategic advances post-Inchon Landing. Under General Douglas MacArthur, the UN forces, including the US X Corps and the Eighth Army, pushed northward, capturing Pyongyang and moving towards the Yalu River. Despite China's warnings and eventual massive troop deployment into North Korea, this volume captures the bold UN push that momentarily tipped the scales, setting the stage for the complex international dynamics and enduring tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Battle of Elands River

Battle of Elands River

By Gerry van Tonder
By August 1900, ten months after the outbreak of hostilities between British forces and those of the Transvaal and Orange Free State Boer republics in South Africa, Her Majesty’s troops were starting to gain the ascendency across the subcontinent in what became known as the Second Boer War.
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Canada’s First Stand: Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canada’s First Stand: Battle of Vimy Ridge

By Gerry van Tonder
"Canada’s First Stand: Battle of Vimy Ridge" marks a defining moment for Canada during WWI, showcasing its military prowess and national unity. In April 1917, the Canadian Corps, for the first time fighting together, captured Vimy Ridge through a well-coordinated attack planned by Lt Gen Sir Julian Byng. This victory, achieved at great cost, symbolized Canada's emergence as a nation with a significant role on the global stage, contributing to its path towards legislative independence and fostering a deep sense of national pride.
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Chariot of Fire: Israeli Merkava Tank

Chariot of Fire: Israeli Merkava Tank

By Gerry van Tonder
For many analysts, the Valley of Tears tank battle between Israeli and Syrian armour that took place on the Golan Heights in October 1973 was one of history’s greatest. On the Hebrew holy day of Yom Kippur, on 6 October Egyptian and Syrian forces simultaneously attacked Israeli-occupied Sinai and the Golan Heights respectively.
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China Invasion: People’s Liberation Army Crosses the Yalu October 1950–March 1951

China Invasion: People’s Liberation Army Crosses the Yalu October 1950–March 1951

By Gerry van Tonder
"China Invasion: People’s Liberation Army Crosses the Yalu October 1950–March 1951" explores a pivotal shift in the Korean War, as Chinese forces enter North Korea, overturning UN advances. After MacArthur's push north, China's ambushes and strategic assaults force UN troops into retreat, notably at the Chosin Reservoir. This volume highlights the transition from UN dominance to a fierce battle for survival against a formidable Chinese military presence, marking a critical juncture in the conflict's trajectory.
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Deadly Efficient Mobile Warfare: Rhodesian SAS

Deadly Efficient Mobile Warfare: Rhodesian SAS

By Gerry van Tonder
From 1941 to 1980, ‘C’ (Rhodesia) Squadron was an integral and highly esteemed member of the Special Air Service (SAS) family. Inspired by the rapid Long Range Desert Group’s (LRDG) vehicle-borne rescue of elements of the SAS, whose first mission into German-held territory ended in failure as a result of severe sandstorms, No. 8 (Guards) Commando officer David Sterling developed the extremely successful SAS operational tactic that centred on small, heavily armed and mobile strike units.
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