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This is the first volume in a planned three-volume set covering the uniforms and equipment used by the SADF across its history.
The South African Defense Force was widely regarded as the best military in Africa during the final years of the Cold War. This comprehensive book dives deep into the uniforms, webbing, field gear, weapons, and personal equipment used by soldiers in the 1970s and 1980s. Featuring:
Background on the SADF, National Service, and Service on the Border
Combat uniforms, specialist clothing, and boots
Webbing including 61/64, 70, 83, and 90 pattern sets
Helmets, respirators, body armor, and other field equipment
Wash kits, mess tins, rations, water bottles, and small kit carried in the pack
Rifles including R1, R2, and R4, plus accessories and variants
Light and Sub Machine guns including MAG, SS-77, Converted Bren, Uzi, and Milkor BXP
Mortars, grenade launchers, and grenades
Rank and unit insignia
Packed with photographs of original pieces from collectors worldwide, period photographs, and personal recollections of those who served, this book offers the most detailed survey of the SADF's equipment ever published.