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South African Armour of the Border War 1975-89

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - APC's, AFV's, Softskins & Other Vehicles

Last Stocked on 2/21/2024

Product Info

Title
South African Armour of the Border War 1975-89
Publisher
Category
Author
Kyle Harris, Simon Dunstan
Publish Year
2017
Pages
48
Dimensions
6.75x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147655162
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG243
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG243

Description

The Border War saw the biggest armored battles in Africa since World War II. Starting as a counter-insurgency 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. 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 combat 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. Frequently requested 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.