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We Dared to Win
- The SAS in Rhodesia
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's summary
Andre Scheepers grew up on a farm in Rhodesia, learning about the bush from his African childhood friends, before joining the army. A quiet, introspective thinker, Andre started out as a trooper in the SAS before being commissioned into the Rhodesian Light Infantry Commandos, where he was engaged in fireforce combat operations. He then rejoined the SAS.
Wounded 13 times, his operational record is exceptional even by the tough standards that existed at the time. He emerged as the SAS officer par excellence; beloved by his men, displaying extraordinary calmness, courage, and audacious cunning during a host of extremely dangerous operations. Andre writes vividly about his experiences, his emotions, and his state of mind during the war, and reflects candidly on what he learned and how war has shaped his life since.
In addition to Andre's personal story, this book reveals more about some of the other men who were distinguished operators in SAS operations during the Rhodesian War.
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- BearF
- 03-09-21
Pronouncation
Some of pronunciations are horrendous
Your Rhodesian names need work (phonetically)
Mat a post. => Ma toe pass
Gway lo. => Gwel low Like jello
Won kie. => Wan key
Karaba. => Ka ree ba. (You got it right the first time and third time)
Sal is bre. =>. Sals bury
Just first 2 chapters
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- Anonymous User
- 08-13-20
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Hi there, the content is absolutely true and the writer wrote it superbly. I am a Southern African.
The narrator however should have been correctly taught the proper pronunciation of several words throughout the book. The narrator does not even pronounce the authors surname correctly.
In future keep in mind to vet the pronunciation for all future books with a local to truly make the audiobook real and ensure authenticity.
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- LtTora
- 03-06-24
The western world owes these people an apology, especially the American left for supporting and ignoring the horrible crimes committed in the name of Marxism and equality.
The Story of this now defunct country is not as some would like to claim, a story about racism and colonialism, but a story about people some good some bad and some quite mad.
While I do not doubt that there were terrible people on both sides there are also brave, honest and genuine people as well.
The horrible things done during the war and after clearly show the depth of festering hatred and insatiable lust for power that existed in the hearts of those who claimed to be fighting for the poor and oppressed.
But arguably the most heinous acts were committed not in Africa but in Britain, the United States and many others in turning a blind eye to and enabling the mass murder and torture of those the new government claimed to be protecting.
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- jordan ross
- 08-11-24
Long Live Rhodesia
Long Live Rhodesia... I can't believe how horrific Rhodesia was treated by the British, the Americans and the rest of the world. All they wanted to do was keep their small country out of the hands of greedy communist rules. We should have helped Rhodesia and in my opinion we should have been fighting for Rhodesia at that time instead of South Vietnam. very sad story in the end but the brave and amazing soldiers that fought for Rhodesia will live on forever through stories like these.
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- customer
- 04-10-20
This is the Rhodesian war book you are looking for
top notch. if your interested in Rhodesia or just 20th century conflicts in general you will want this book. I listened to it in only a couple of sessions. made excuses to be in my shop with my headphones on. narrator is a good fit for the subject I feel.
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- J.Brock
- 05-15-22
The Best the Best on SAS
“We Dared to Win” delivers in every area. Having never read about the Bush wars in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) this was an eye opening book. It was guerrilla, asymmetrical warfare at its most intense and unpredictable. There really couldn’t have been harder and tougher men in the fight. Andre Scheepers is truly a hero among men. And his powerful Christian stances inspire all. Roger Clark is wonderful as always. What a treat.
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- Michael J O'Neill
- 12-08-22
Great read. I’ll never forgive the Brits.
Books like this are important to preserve history. The Rhodesians are honorable people whose country was destroyed by the British out of shear spite.
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- Joshua K. Jones
- 04-14-24
Incredible Story of Herosim Against All Odds
Divers, saboteurs, assassins, HALO jumpers, demolition experts, trackers, evaders, small unit tactics perfected. Outnumbered, outfunded, and outgunned at every encounter. The Rhodesian SAS were men among men, fighting for what they believed was just, being vilified by western popular culture for reasons westerners couldn't begin to comprehend, and ultimately being vindicated by the passage of time. The late 2010s restrospective shows that these men were on the right side, when if history doesn't record them that way. An incredible story of warriors who lived lives that should inspire all of us.
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- Matthew
- 05-28-21
Great tail of what is to come!
Great book and we'll worth listening to. I hate to think we will have more stories of this before things improve.
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- Jordan Newman
- 08-01-23
Excellent Sequal
Great follow up book including more information and stories about the Rhodesian SAS and RLI.
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