Jan Dirk Breytenbach DVR SD SM MMM was appointed by General Fritz Loots, the founder of the South African Special Forces Brigade, as the first commander of 1 Reconnaissance Commando, the first unit founded within the South African Special Forces. He was also appointed as the first commander of the 32 Battalion, known colloquially as “Buffalo Battalion”, as well as 44 Parachute Brigade.In 1975 Breytenbach led Operation Savannah, the SADF’s covert intervention in the Angolan Civil War. The remnants of this group became the infamous 32 Battalion.First Edition, pp. 360, illusts, maps #0219
Buffalo Soldiers: Story of South Africa’s 32-Battalion: 1975-1993
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| Author | Buffalo Soldiers: Story of South Africa''s 32-Batt |
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| Publisher | Galago Publishing |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Binding Type | Hardcover in Dustjacket |
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