A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia by Hannes Wessels (En

Description: A Handful of Hard Men by Hannes Wessels During the Wests great transition into the post-Colonial age, the country of Rhodesia refused to succumb quietly, and throughout the 1970s fought back almost alone against Communist-supported elements that it did not believe would deliver proper governance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description During the Wests great transition into the post-Colonial age, the country of Rhodesia refused to succumb quietly, and throughout the 1980s fought back almost alone against Communist-supported elements that it did not believe would deliver proper governance. During this long war many heroes emerged, but none more skilful and courageous than Captain Darrell Watt of the Rhodesian SAS, who placed himself at the tip of the spear in the deadly battle to resist the forces of Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo. It is difficult to find another soldiers story to equal Watts in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valour in the face of such daunting odds and with resources so paltry. In the fight he showed himself to be a military maestro. A bush-lore genius, blessed with uncanny instincts and an unbridled determination to close with the enemy, he had no peers as a combat-tracker (and there was plenty of competition). But the Rhodesian theatre was a fluid and volatile one in which he performed in almost every imaginable fighting role; as an airborne shock-trooper leading camp attacks, long range reconnaissance operator, covert urban operator, sniper, saboteur, seek-and-strike expert, and in the final stages as a key figure in mobilizing an allied army in neighbouring Mozambique. After 12 years in the cauldron of war his cause slipped from beneath him, however, and Rhodesia gave way to Zimbabwe. When the guns went quiet Watt had won all his battles but lost the war. In this fascinating biography we learn that in his twilight years he is now concerned with saving wildlife on a continent where they are in continued danger, devoting himself to both the fauna and African people he has cared so deeply about. 32 pages of photographs Author Biography Hannes Wessels was born in Southern Rhodesia, but grew up in Umtali on the Mozambican border. He is part-owner of a lodge on the Zambezi and is keenly interested in all matters relating to African wildlife and conservation. He is the author of the highly-praised A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia (Casemate 2015). Table of Contents Acknowledgments Authors Note A Brief History of Rhodesia CHAPTER 1 Rebellion * Darrell Watt * The wind of change 19 CHAPTER 2 Formation of the SAS * Harold Wilson and the Soviets * The first farm attack * Recruit Watt *Robinson on SAS selection CHAPTER 3 First blood * The two-toed tribe * Watts first action * Operation Cauldron * Hadebe * Into Mozambique *Into Zambia * Smith settles * Mbuya Nehanda CHAPTER 4 The end of the beginning * Hawkesworth * Macombe * Andy Chait * Rhodesians on top * Coup in Portugal *D Review A Handful of Hard Men has me shaking with fury at our double standards where whites are concerned, and at the gauzy mythology of PC that has painted white Rhodesians as oppressors. * The Spectator *Focusing on the story of Captain Darrell Watt of the Rhodesian SAS, A Handful Of Hard Men recounts the trials and tribulations he and his team endured while resisting the forces of Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo. Their story is nothing short of mind blowing - drinking their own urine and eating used teabags to survive when resupply missions failed. Its Impossible not to marvel at the bravery and determination of these soldiers – the term hard men fails to do them justice.. * History of War Magazine 17/02/2016 *Wessels has produced an intimate study of rugged war that surpasses other publications of this era in its detail of the well-trodden path from Rhodesian schoolboy to soldier. * BizNews.com *What we saw on the BBC TV news while all this was going on was the various meetings between Harold Wilson, his ministers and Ian Smith, who had declared independence for Rhodesia. We were unaware of what was actually taking place in the country... Hannes Wessels redresses the balance with an amazing tale of daring and courage. * Books Monthly 17/02/2016 * Review Quote What we saw on the BBC TV news while all this was going on was the various meetings between Harold Wilson, his ministers and Ian Smith, who had declared independence for Rhodesia. We were unaware of what was actually taking place in the country... Hannes Wessels redresses the balance with an amazing tale of daring and courage. Details ISBN1612003451 Author Hannes Wessels Short Title HANDFUL OF HARD MEN Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 1612003451 ISBN-13 9781612003450 Media Book Format Hardcover Birth 1956 Year 2015 Subtitle The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia Place of Publication Havertown Country of Publication United States Illustrations 32pp photos Imprint Casemate Publishers UK Release Date 2015-10-31 AU Release Date 2015-10-31 NZ Release Date 2015-10-31 Publisher Casemate Publishers DEWEY 968.9104 Audience General Publication Date 2015-10-19 US Release Date 2015-10-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95829177;

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