Published On Feb 5, 2018
🛡️ Join us on an extraordinary journey back in time to witness one of the most intense conflicts ever fought on African soil. For 23 years, five Western nations, Soviet bloc members, and two superpowers engaged in an undeclared war. The South African Defence Force and the CIA-backed UNITA faced off against communist Angolans, SWAPO, Cubans, and Russians. The year was 1966, and the Draft began, summoning every able-bodied white South African male for service. The famed 32 Battalion, predominantly comprising black FNLA veterans, also answered the call.
💪 Amidst the brutal chaos, they adapted physically and emotionally, embracing a call to arms that most could not ignore. This was the Cold War in its rawest form, unfolding on a third-world battleground. The Angolan skies became the most hostile airspace in the world, and the rules of engagement were shrouded in secrecy, leading to fiercely contested outcomes that persist today. The war was fraught with sacrifices and heartache, but ultimately, a hard-won peace emerged victorious.
📽️ "Angola: The War" - A gripping documentary recounting the violent journey towards peace. Many gave their lives, leaving emotional scars and unforgettable memories.
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