New Book: Selous Scouts - THE MEN SPEAK

[Eddy Norris]

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Armies That Served Rhodesia (Compiled and Administered by ORAFs)

 

New Book: Selous Scouts - THE MEN SPEAK Our long awaited book has just gone into print. This means it will be published within a couple of months [exact timing not known at this stage]. If any of your members wish to reserve a copy [or copies], R450 per book can be deposited into the following account:- Bank: F.N.B. Selous Scouts Association 60941030780 Bracken City Branch [252242] Alberton Gauteng RSA Please can confirmation of any deposits [or any queries] be sent to tho...@selfcopypapers.co.za  so a book/s can be reserved accordingly. Postage costs [for those who cannot collect in Johannesburg] will be assessed once this is in process, and will be charged to the relevant book recipients About the Book Breaking with conventional military thinking, the Selous Scouts refined the concept of the pseudo-group pioneered in Kenya during the Mau Mau Emergency to provide up-to date intelligence about an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves tell their own stories of the exploits of that controversial famous unit. About the Author Jonathan Pittaway BCom, MBA, CA was born in Toronto in 1960 and educated at Clifton and Michaelhouse schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa before attending the universities of Natal and Dallas. He served articles with PricewaterhouseCoopers. After doing his National Service basic training, he was posted to the Durban Light Infantry for camps. His interests include classic Ferraris and Harley Davidson choppers. He is currently involved in commercial property development, pitt...@iafrica.com Copies of this book and the others in the series on Southern African military units are available from the publisher at www.dandy.co.za Selous Scouts-Rhodesia provides a comprehensive account of the origins and history of this famous Special Forces unit, as told by the men on the ground. This unique historical record features: ■ Over 1000 previously unpublished photographs ■ Maps, documents, medal citations, badges, medals and militaria ■ 592 action-packed pages ■ A full nominal roll ■ Reminiscences by the men themselves.  Breaking with conventional military thinking, the Selous Scouts refined the concept of the pseudo-group pioneered in Kenya during the Mau Mau Emergency to provide up-to date intelligence about an elusive enemy. Now at last the men themselves tell their own stories of the exploits of that controversial famous unit. Thanks to the Selous Scouts Association for sharing this release with ORAFs. Thanks Tom Kind Regards Eddy Norris

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