KORT KRONIEK VAN MILITÊRE OPERASIES EN OPRTREDES IN SUIDWES-AFRIKA EN ANGOLA (1914 - 1988)

dc.creator	C.J. Nöthling
dc.date	2012-02-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:08:22Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:08:22Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/19-2-382
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/c484fca9f00344bb886919952302f169
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/8176
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/c484fca9f00344bb886919952302f169
dc.description	<p>South Africa's first military involvement in South West Africa took place during the early part of World War I when, following a request from Britain, an expeditionary force of 67,000 men was mobilised which led to the capture of the territory from Germany.</p> <p>Some minor actions followed in the intervening years but the first infiltration by SWAPO occurred during 1966 but was contained by police action. However by 1973 terrorist activity had increased to the extent that the South African Defence Force was obliged to take over this counterinsurgency role. The extensive border with Southern Angola which included terrain favourable for terrorist activity forced the RSA to take preventative measures. As a result a series of semi conventional operations were launched against SWAPO bases in Southern Angola.</p> <p>This article describes the various operations that were launched during the ensuing period until 1988 and which led eventually to discussions between South Africa, Cuba and the MPLA to cease hostilities. This settlement plan made provision for the implementation of Resolution 435 and the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola.</p>
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/382
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 19, Iss 2 (2012)
dc.subject	South Africa's first military involvement in South West Africa
dc.subject	SWAPO
dc.subject	South African Defence Force
dc.subject	Southern Angola
dc.subject	Cuba
dc.subject	MPLA
dc.subject	the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.title	KORT KRONIEK VAN MILITÊRE OPERASIES EN OPRTREDES IN SUIDWES-AFRIKA EN ANGOLA (1914 - 1988)
dc.type	Article