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Voices of South African National Servicemen: A Harrowing Account of a Forgotten War

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In the 1980s, South Africa was embroiled in a bloody bFree Download war with Angola. The war was fought over the control of Namibia, which was then a South African colony. The war was also a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union. The United States supported the Angolan government, while the Soviet Union supported the South African government.

The South African government used conscription to draft young men into the military. These young men were forced to fight in a war that they did not believe in. Many of them were killed or wounded. Others were traumatized by their experiences.

An Unpopular War: Voices of South African National Servicemen

by JH Thompson

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	748 KB
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Print length	:	260 pages

Voices of South African National Servicemen is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of these young men. The book is based on interviews with over 100 national servicemen. The interviews are raw and honest. They provide a unique insight into the human cost of war.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the experiences of national servicemen during their training. The second part describes their experiences during the war. The third part describes their experiences after the war.

The first part of the book is particularly harrowing. The national servicemen describe the brutal training that they were subjected to. They were beaten, humiliated, and forced to live in squalid conditions. Many of them were driven to the brink of suicide.

The second part of the book is even more harrowing. The national servicemen describe the horrors of war. They saw their friends and comrades killed and wounded. They were forced to kill enemy soldiers. They were exposed to the realities of death and destruction.

The third part of the book is more hopeful. The national servicemen describe how they have rebuilt their lives after the war. They have found jobs, raised families, and made new friends. They have also found peace with their past.

Voices of South African National Servicemen is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war. It is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of young men who were forced to fight in a war that they did not believe in.

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Voices of South African National Servicemen has received critical acclaim. Here are some excerpts from reviews:

"A powerful and moving account of the experiences of young men who were forced to fight in a war that they did not believe in." - The New York Times
"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war." - The Washington Post
"A harrowing and unforgettable account of the South African BFree Download War." - The Guardian

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