Hooper s book has a much cleaner war in than durands, but as durand was an operator without press or other independent supervision, there is no basis to not believe that. Peter was reticent about being photographed and he mentioned the name jim hooper often i knew much about their activities from anecdotes peter told me, and many were humurous. Jim hooper was incredibly brave to write this book in the 1980s, which was an honest account of the most effective fighting force deployed by south africa. Jim hooper was incredibly brave to write this book in the 1980s, which was an honest account of the most effective fighting force deployed by south africa against communistbacked swapo in namibia and angola. He attempted to convince an old koevoet member that they were old friends and even served together 20 marius du toit he has stated on facebook to be a member of koevoet team zu since 1982, and held the rank of captain.
My respect for this man is equel to none especially if it is taken into account when this book was written and the topic that is still today a shunned one. This book is for those interested in warfare, african macropolitics. Following publication of koevoet and its american edition, beneath the visiting moon, he collaborated on flashpoint at the. Koevoet was patterned after the selous scouts, a multiracial. Never before had an outsider been given unrestricted access to koevoet, the elite south west african police counterinsurgency unit. Jim hooper was the first journalist ever to have been given unrestricted access to the unit. Hooper has done such a fearless work with this book that the men, the real soldiers he speakes about, respects him even to today.
Feb 15, 20 it also reminded jim hooper how privileged he was to have been witness to koevoet s war. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The book koevoet read koofoot is a reissue a publication originally published in 1988 relating the experiences of its author, independent journalist jim hooper, during the south african bush war. Mar 18, 20 the book koevoet read koofoot is a reissue a publication originally published in 1988 relating the experiences of its author, independent journalist jim hooper, during the south african bush war.
In assembling this work, jim hooper had the opportunity to reconnect with so many of the men who allowed this outsider to ride with them. Read koevoet by jim hooper for free with a 30 day free trial. In assembling this work jim hooper had the opportunity to reconnect with so many of the men who allowed this outsider to ride with them, all of which brought a new intensity and poignancy. Koevoet was the counterinsurgency branch of the south west african police swapol. May 14, 2009 jim hooper s latest book, a hundred feet over hell, puts you in the cockpit of what could be called one of the most dangerous flying jobs in history. This new edition goes far beyond the original in capturing the courage, fear and intensity of south africas deadly bush. Ken guest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I think the sign would be a fine addition to the bird house, another memoryinducing display from those halcyon days. This book koevoet by jim hooper an american journalistcombat correspondent given access to cover koevoets combat operations in the bushveld of the northern portion of the then south west africa now namibia and angola. An international bestseller since its release over 20 years ago, this new edition of jim hoopers classic captures the courage, fear and intensity of the namibian bush war. This problem was partly solved by training koevoet recruits at the police counterinsurgency school in maleoskop, south africa. This new edition goes far beyond the original in capturing the courage, fear and.
Life and death with koevoet by arn durand and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download pdf koevoet free online new books in politics. This new edition goes far beyond the original in capturing the courage, fear and intensity of south africas deadly bush war. Looking for koevoet jim hooper buy online on bidorbuy. It also reminded jim hooper how privileged he was to have been witness to koevoets war. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war paperback february 15, 20. Koevoet experiencing south africas deadly bush war jim hooper signed. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war kindle edition by hooper, jim. This book is for those interested in warfare, african macropolitics or those looking for a very exciting read.
The rooivalk is a latestgeneration attack helicopter from denel aviation of south africa. Bloodsong did not have the same action packed scenes that moon had. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war jim hooper. This unit is officially known as the south west africa police counterinsurgency unit, which.
Inside the elite unit koevoet this book koevoet by jim hooper an american journalistcombat correspondent given access to cover koevoets combat operations in the bushveld of the northern portion of the then south west africa now namibia and angola. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war 3rd edition by jim hooper isbn. When he was given permission to accompany koevoet units on operations, he was completely unprepared for the vicious guerilla war which he found raging in the dense bush of northern namibia and angola. Koevoet ebook by jim hooper 9781910294857 rakuten kobo. This stunning work is a tribute to koevoet and the legend they created. Jim hooper author and photojournalist about the author. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war 3rd edition by jim hooper 30 jun 20. The balkan wars of the 1990s found him crossing back and forth between the croatian, serbian and. Its formations included white south african police officers, usually seconded from the south african security branch or special task force, and black volunteers from ovamboland. Hooper is a careful reporter, but also a born writer.
I hope those who have read koevoet or its american edition beneath the visiting moon found the story of passing interest. Experiencing south africas deadly bush war by jim hooper koevoet. Aug 02, 2014 koevoet by jim hooper first published jan 1988 southern book publishers mention the word koevoet to most people who have heard of the angolan war 1966 to 1989 and you will hear answers ranging from awed whispers, to howls of outrage about the socalled savage white oppressors who mercilessly defended the hated south african. It also reminded jim hooper how privileged he was to have been witness to koevoet s war. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
My brother was koevoet peter stassen read the book and it it a true portrayal of koevoet as far as i know. In moon, hooper gave us a connection to the characters and when something happened to them the reader felt it. Read the book and it it a true portrayal of koevoet as far as i know. Author jim hooper spent a total of five months embedded with the. Published by southern book publishers, johannesburg. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading koevoet.
This book is for those interested in warfare, african macropolitics or. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Koevoet experiencing south africas deadly bush war. Zulu zulu foxtrot download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. At the front line of todays wars by anthony rogers. Hooper spent a year embedded with the swapolcoin south west african police counterinsurgency unit, the official name of koevoet, during the. Jim hoopers latest book, a hundred feet over hell, puts you in the cockpit of what could be called one of the most dangerous flying jobs in history. Comparing durands book to jim hooper s book koevoet. Incidentally he was killed in a helicopter crash in 1997 in. This stunning work is a tribute to koevoet and the legend they. Read koevoet experiencing south africas deadly bush war by jim hooper available from rakuten kobo. Peter was reticent about being photographed and he mentioned the name jim hooper often i knew much about their activities from.
Koevoet by jim hooper first published jan 1988 southern book publishers mention the word koevoet to most people who have heard of the angolan war 1966 to 1989 and you will hear answers ranging from awed whispers, to howls of outrage about the socalled savage white oppressors who mercilessly defended the hated south african. His words and photographic images have captured the heart, soul and desperation of third world conflict for almost three decades. Koevoet operation k or ops k as it was also known in the northern operational area in south west africa namibia from 11 jan 1979 until 12 jan 1990. The south african air force ordered 12 rooivalk ah2as, the first of. Hoopers book has a much cleaner war in than durands, but as durand was an operator without press or other independent supervision, there is no basis to not believe that. Jim hooper, during his 19861987 embed with koevoet, reveals events that should spark questions from all sides and in the end, explain a code of war and brotherhood any side, enemy or friendly, is often loath to admit. Koevoet is in a class of its own as a very wellwritten and illustrated military history. Comparing durands book to jim hoopers book koevoet. All of which brought a new intensity and poignancy. After reading jim hoopers first book beneath the visiting moon i was a little disappointed in this book. Koevoet, translates to crowbar, abbreviated operation k or swapolcoin was the counterinsurgency branch of the south west african police swapol.
Jim hoopers account of the south african border war brings in to focus a conflict that received little to no coverage outside of africa. Koevoet experiencing south africas deadly bush war jim. His account was gripping and without frills as he told the story of the men and missions of the koevoet. More crazy wednesday weekend specials all crazy auctions book flights book holidays.
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