Legacy Conversations – The Battle of Savate - 32Bn Recce Wing speaks

At Savate, known as Operation Tiro-Tiro, 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 and 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. Several of the men tell their stories here. If you have questions for the guests, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.

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