Ops Savannah

We speak to Laurie Shochat. In this episode, he tells us about his adventures as a signaller/driver during Ops Savannah. There he meets and works for the battle group commanders giving us a unique insight into what happened at ground level. His observations are probably unique and unknown. This is episode 2 out of 4 and an episode not to be missed with dozens of pictures. If you have questions for Laurie, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations

We speak to Laurie Shochat. In this episode, he tells us about his adventures as a signaller/driver during Ops Savannah. There he meets and works for the battle group commanders giving us a unique insight into what happened at ground level. His observations are probably unique and unknown. This is an episode not to be missed with dozens of pictures. If you have questions for Laurie, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations

We speak to Laurie Shochat, a signaller/driver during Ops Savannah. There he meets and works for the battle group commanders giving us a unique insight into what happened at ground level. His observations are probably unique and unknown. In this episode, he finally leaves Angola. Many believed that he was dead or missing in action. If you have questions for Laurie, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations

Gary Nowosenetz tells us about his time as an 18-year-old conscript fighting at Bridge 14, Angola. The battle is little-known outside of South Africa, but it was a major defeat of the Communist Forces in Angola (MPLA and the Cubans). The accuracy of the South African artillery was outstanding, dominating the area but it was a hard-fought battle. Their efforts made capturing the bridge enabling Foxbat Combat Group (armour) to continue the advance northwards. A first-hand account of artillery's role during the battle with more episodes to follow. If you have questions for Gary, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Legacy Conversations records the memories of South African Security Forces Members of all ranks, units and races. In two years, more than 500 videos were recorded and made public. We need your assistance to carry on. If you so wish, become a Patron for $5 per month which will give you access to exclusive content: - PATREON link - https://patreon.com/LegacyConversationsPatreon Donate via PayPal link - PayPal.Me/LegacyConversations Links: Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa: https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2969/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-1-college-days https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2970/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-2-the-mean-streets https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2971/oath-of-evil-the-war-on-protestantism https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2944/code-name-butterfly https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2943/code-name-wrangler https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2942/code-name-angelique Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

Leon van Niekerk served in Ops Savannah and told his story to Legacy in 2022. Sadly he passed on 18 July 2023 leaving his wife and children behind. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations

Hans Möller het in 1957 by die SA Leer aangesluit as 'n loteling en in 1960 by die Staandemag. In sy lang loopbaan was hy een van die stigterslede van die Infanterie Skool, bevelvoerder van 1 Valskerm Bn en ook by X-Ray Groep tydens Ops Savannah. In die episode vertel hy ons van die begin jsre van sy lang loopbaan. As jy vrae het, plaas dit hieronder. Klik op die klokkie om van nuwe episodes ingelig te word. SKAKELS Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa: https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2969/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-1-college-days https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2970/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-2-the-mean-streets https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2971/oath-of-evil-the-war-on-protestantism https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2944/code-name-butterfly https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2943/code-name-wrangler https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2942/code-name-angelique Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

Lood Pepler het in 1973 sy keuring as valskerm soldaat geslaag. In 1975 was hy betrokke by Ops Savannah en daarna by SWASPES. Na sy Weermag loopbaan het hy kontrakteur werk gedoen in die Midde Ooste. Hierdie is sy verhaal. As jy vrae het, plaas dit hieronder. Klik op die klokkie om van nuwe episodes ingelig te word. SKAKELS http://valkravmaga.co.za/ (Krav Maga) Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa: https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2969/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-1-college-days https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2970/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-2-the-mean-streets https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2971/oath-of-evil-the-war-on-protestantism https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2944/code-name-butterfly https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2943/code-name-wrangler https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2942/code-name-angelique Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

Ons praat met Leon van Niekerk wat betrokke was by Ops Savannah. Op 16 Desember 1975 het hy saam met ander manne Gelofte Dag gevier - sover bekend die verste noord van alle magte tydens die dag. If you have questions for Leon, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

We speak to Andrew Bothma, an Ops Savannah Veteran. He did his basics as an artillery man before volunteering for Angola where he helped supply the UNITA Resistance Movement. This is a fascinating story going behind the scenes with a patriotic young man. If you have questions for Andrew, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. LINKS: Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 DONATE to Legacy - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LegacyConversations Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

Ons praat met Gert Jacobs, die man wat die eerste 25 ponder skoot geskiet het na die Tweede Wereld Oorlog. Hy vertel ons van sy tyd as kannonier tydens Ops Savannah en wat gebeur het by Brug 14. If you have questions for Gert, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

We speak to Laurie Shochat, a signaller/driver during Ops Savannah. There he meets and works for the battle group commanders giving us a unique insight into what happened at ground level. His observations are probably unique and unknown. In this episode, he finally leaves Angola. Many believed that he was dead or missing in action. If you have questions for Laurie, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing