Legacy Conversations – Savate Day – 32 Bn
It was at Savate, known as Operation Tiro-Tiro, that about 250 members of the famous South African light infantry unit, 32Bn, attacked a FAPLA (Angolan Army) Brigade. They were up against approximately 1,200 entrenched troops armed with anti-aircraft guns as well as two light tanks. The attacking 32 Battalion members had no air support, no artillery support, and no friendly armour to assist. They only had an 81mm mortar platoon that failed to provide effective cover. Nevertheless, the soldiers relentlessly advanced to battle. In a furious battle, they succeeded in overrunning the enemy but lost 15 men to God and another 30 wounded. That was on 21 May 1980.
Ever since, every year, the unit's veterans celebrate Savate Day. We speak to some of the men who were at the battle on how they honour their traditions and those that died for their country, not only at Savate, but throughout 32 Battalion’s history.
Featuring: -
Alpha Coy – Leon Grobler
Recce Wing – Rick Lobb
HQ Element – Justin Taylor.
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Links:
Justin Taylor’s book – “A Whisper in the Reeds” is available http://www.justinswtaylor.com/ (local SA) ~ Amazon ~ Apple Books ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Google Play ~ Rakuten kobo ~ Scribd ~ and others
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