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    We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia
    We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia
    We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia
    Audiobook10 hours

    We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia

    Written by Hannes Wessels and Andre Scheepers

    Narrated by Roger Clark

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    Andre Scheepers grew up on a farm in Rhodesia, learning about the bush from his African childhood friends, before joining the army. A quiet, introspective thinker, Andre started out as a trooper in the SAS before being commissioned into the Rhodesian Light Infantry Commandos, where he was engaged in fireforce combat operations. He then rejoined the SAS. Wounded thirteen times, his operational record is exceptional even by the tough standards that existed at the time. He emerged as the SAS officer par excellence; beloved by his men, displaying extraordinary calmness, courage, and audacious cunning during a host of extremely dangerous operations. Andre writes vividly about his experiences, his emotions, and his state of mind during the war, and reflects candidly on what he learned and how war has shaped his life since.

    In addition to Andre's personal story, this book reveals more about some of the other men who were distinguished operators in SAS operations during the Rhodesian War.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMar 17, 2020
    ISBN9781705213124

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    • 5/5
      Absolutely breathtaking account of the last years of the Bush War. I thoroughly recommend this book.
    • 4/5
      Pronunciation of place and people names are at points comical. But, you'd have to be an African to notice that.
    • 5/5
      Excellent story of true warriors fighting for their country. A once fine country destroyed eventually by corruption and foreign (British) intervention.