Crossing the uncharted desert behind the enemy lines during World War II, the Long Range Desert Group was to become the byword for courage, daring and determination and the inspiration for all Special Forces units worldwide. At last the men themselves tell their own stories of one of the finest units the world has ever seen.

This is the story of one of the world’s most effective Special Forces units told by the men who served in it. Breaking with conventional military thinking, the South African Police produced Koevoet by refining the concept of the counter-insurgency group pioneered in Rhodesia during the Bush War in order to provide up-to-date intelligence about an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves tell their stories

Until now little has been known about the Rhodesian contribution to the history of the SAS. Now at last the men themselves tell their own stories of the exploits of that elite Special Forces unit during the Bush War and the years before.

True to the nature of Special Forces, the South African Recces started small but had a big impact. This iconic unit went on to gain international renown as one of the world’s finest SF units, focusing on counter-insurgency, strategic reconnaissance, sabotage and direct action. Until now little has been known about the South African contribution to the history of Special Forces and Special Operations. Now at last the men themselves tell their own stories of that elite unit from its origin in the 1970s to the present day.