| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Africa@War series ; v. 8
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Africa@War ; v. 8.
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| Note |
Cover title. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the SAAF was South Africa's first line of defence against Soviet expansionism in southern Africa. In this account, Peter Baxter examines and brings to life the squadrons and aviators that fought in both counter-insurgency and conventional warfare. |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Glossary; A brief historical background; Chapter 1: Background to the SAAF; Chapter 2: The beginning: Operation Blouwildebees and the start of the Border War; Chapter 3: Operation Savannah: SAAF in a support role; Chapter 4: The collapse of Portuguese rule in Africa: a new era and a new enemy; Chapter 5: The SAAF in Rhodesia; Chapter 6: Operations Protea and Daisy, and a turning of the tide; Chapter 7: MiG hunters and moonlight operations; Chapter 8: Assistance to UNITA and Operation Askari; Chapter 9: A deeper involvement in the Angolan civil war. |
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Chapter 10: Cuito Cuanavale: the last military chapterChapter 11: Peace, disengagement and independence; Appendix: Account of an MAOT officer during Operation Askari; Notes; eBooks Published by Helion & Company. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
South Africa. South African Air Force -- History -- 20th century.
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South Africa. South African Air Force. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
South Africa -- History, Military -- 1961-
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
1961- |
| Subject |
Angola -- History -- South African Incursions, 1978-1990.
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South Africa. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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Angola. |
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South African Incursions (Angola : 1978-1990) |
| Chronological Term |
Since 1900 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Baxter, Peter, 1962- SAAF's border war 9781908916235 (OCoLC)839878787 |
| ISBN |
9781909384729 (electronic book) |
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1909384720 (electronic book) |
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9781908916235 |
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1908916230 |
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9781920143718 |
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1920143718 |
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