Legacy Conversations - The Battle of Savate - 21 May 1980 - 32 Bn

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  • @andrevanrooyen8459
    @andrevanrooyen8459 2 роки тому +26

    Briiant Koos as usual..what a riveting story from TRUE WAR VETERANS..By the grace of God these men survived to tell the tale...So much respect for these men..Keep them coming Koos..very well done to you for getting these men together to tell there stories.

  • @ricklobb
    @ricklobb 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you Koos for this opportunity to tell our story, Salute and Respect to you.

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +6

      The honor belongs to you and the participants. Was a great privilege for me to record you all, Koos

  • @corneliusbornman4376
    @corneliusbornman4376 2 роки тому +15

    Well done,,you are all gallent men and heros.Savate was a wake up call,and after that we learnt a lot,how to wage the war.Thank you all did very well. As with Eheke,(Grobbies was right),air support laced. This was politics restricting operations.Bless you all.Thank you Koos,it was moving to listen to these men.

  • @craigcoffey2459
    @craigcoffey2459 Рік тому +3

    What a story guys! My hats off to all involved in 32 Bn, a day that changed your lives forever! May your comrades rest in peace!

  • @stevenmaritz2681
    @stevenmaritz2681 2 роки тому +13

    These are stories that need to be told. The format curated works well and curated well. Thank you for this privilege to hear this moving account and story from several sides of the situation. I for one as having served 78/79 in 52 Btn sectors. Just like the majority of us, look forward to these accounts including the smallest of detail being told. It would be great if any of the aging Portuguese speaking regular troops who may still be alive were included. Thank you gentleman.

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +3

      @Steven - We are trying to get the black soldiers on, soon, I hope, Koos

  • @owenduplessis2663
    @owenduplessis2663 2 роки тому +6

    You can see the hurt in their eyes. Heartbreaking stuff. Thank you for your service Gentlemen!

  • @kobusvanzyl7222
    @kobusvanzyl7222 2 роки тому +4

    What an intense story. Thanks to you Koos for capturing these amazing moments of our history. Should there ever be a need to dig into our reserves again, these recordings will surely lift the candle of hope.

  • @ralphdavey7303
    @ralphdavey7303 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for the opportunity to listen to an amazing discussion. Told with true feelings and in a way no book can express. To you and all 32 members. Thank you for your service.

  • @boxtapper8550
    @boxtapper8550 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video . As a veteran of the Angolan bush war attached to 8 SAI Upington 1980 to 1982 + 1 month Lol, then DLI till 1994. This was a pleasure to hear and brought back so many memories, SALUTE.

  • @hillscanlon2717
    @hillscanlon2717 Рік тому +1

    The home of the brave always still to this day, Thanks to everyone for putting this together.

  • @SteveWilliams-gw4rb
    @SteveWilliams-gw4rb 2 роки тому +4

    If I had medals, I would give you all. Thank You, Thank You. Inspirational guys. Salute!

  • @uraninite8151
    @uraninite8151 2 роки тому +2

    Great talk. Some of the best soldiers to walk the earth… thanks for preserving this history.

  • @vossierebel
    @vossierebel 2 роки тому +2

    Gripping - bravery and humility rolled in one! Thanks Gents!
    Flew often with Johan Mertz... never knew anything about his (and his engineer's) role on the day!

  • @jasonaubin1455
    @jasonaubin1455 2 роки тому +8

    I would really like to hear from one of the black buffalo. Such a unique and interesting story. Great content Koos!

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +5

      @Jason, we are working on them. Soon, I hope, we will have the black members with us sharing their stories, Koos

    • @jasonaubin1455
      @jasonaubin1455 2 роки тому +1

      @@LegacyConversations You are then man Koos.

  • @williepretorius9262
    @williepretorius9262 2 роки тому +4

    Salute, thank you for the insights, very brave soldiers

  • @andrewrobertson3894
    @andrewrobertson3894 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating. Thank you so much, gentlemen.

  • @orca2162
    @orca2162 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic account, thank you

  • @johannfourie7979
    @johannfourie7979 2 роки тому +2

    Koos an absolute onner to listen to these 4 Buffelo MANNE.
    DANKIE aan julle.
    Koos jou program word ongelooflik.

  • @LansMalherbe
    @LansMalherbe 2 роки тому +5

    Baie dankie vir hierdie wonderlike herhinering. Julle Manne is voorwaar ons Helde. Dankie vir alles wat julle vir ons gedoen het, opgeoffer het en sederdien moes beleef. God se Vrede

  • @garyhartman4979
    @garyhartman4979 Рік тому +1

    Respect to each and every one..Salute
    Hard stuff, thanks Koos

  • @neilswart7271
    @neilswart7271 2 роки тому +4

    Brilliant as per usual. Great chat gents . Thank you for your service. Men of Men . Now . The big Question. Any chance of interviewing MR jan Breytenbach . Thanks again koos

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +4

      @Neil, no chance on Col Breytenbach. He should be left in peace in his advanced age. I am sorry. Koos

  • @chrismoll6862
    @chrismoll6862 2 роки тому +7

    Strekke en salueere vir Koos en die 32 manne!!!! Dankie!!!!!!!!

  • @trevorpalmer1891
    @trevorpalmer1891 2 роки тому +3

    Salute from RLI!

  • @attieyvonneroestoff6057
    @attieyvonneroestoff6057 2 роки тому +3

    Salute guys!

  • @ric6383
    @ric6383 2 роки тому +2

    Fascinating!

  • @garethrutherford
    @garethrutherford Рік тому +1

    Whew... Some incredibly good soldiers..

  • @RungeCarl
    @RungeCarl 2 роки тому +2

    32 Btn stopped by Ombalantu in May on an ops. Maybe it was Savate? I will never know. I know those tears believe me I have shed many RIP Andre and Derek KIA 5.5.1980.

  • @tonybenade6665
    @tonybenade6665 11 місяців тому +1

    My respect

  • @robertschweppenhauser9891
    @robertschweppenhauser9891 Рік тому +1

    Good man

  • @maddog.mcewan
    @maddog.mcewan 7 місяців тому +1

    RESPECT

  • @heinschonfeldt2249
    @heinschonfeldt2249 2 роки тому +2

    Goodday Doiby I remember you well from the Mil Academy. Just a question did you in the end join the Special Forces when you left the Academy?

  • @terencemeyer7769
    @terencemeyer7769 Рік тому +1

    Dear Boet...can anybody plse tell me the whereabouts or welfare of Zack Garrett...we became Lts together @ infantry school oudshoorn. .English speaking guys looking after each other..always cared about him..real soldier...hope he is well and happy...I went horses..he went 32 recces.....I need to know...thanks Boer

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/nG20BM02IiU/v-deo.html is his episode, contact me at 4xsamil@gmail.com for his details, Koos

  • @christohunt5395
    @christohunt5395 2 роки тому +3

    My beste vriend is laas jaar oorleede en hy was deel van 32 en wou net weet waar en met wie kan ek sy naam deel met die manne wat hom sou onthou.

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +2

      @Christo, ek is jammer om te hoor, kontak my op 4xsamil@gmail.com en ek sal jou in kontak sit met mense, Koos

  • @cobuscrouse4195
    @cobuscrouse4195 2 роки тому +2

    Al wat ek kan se is met trane in my oe is' DANKIE MANNE'.!.

  • @dexter712
    @dexter712 Рік тому +1

    Should've learned this in geskiedenis just like bathlomias Diaz

  • @richardyoung8526
    @richardyoung8526 2 роки тому +4

    32 Battalion did well to achieve victory at Savate, although operationally it was an ill-conceived attack.
    The loss of our men is tragic, but at least this was not in the same league as Dien Ben Phu where French losses totalled over 2 200 killed, over 5 000 wounded and over 10 000 captured.
    The French had 67 aircraft losses.
    Only 3 300 of the French prisoners of war survived captivity.
    This would be equivalent to losimg the entire 32 Battalion, 44 Parachute Brigade, almost the entire SAAF and some more.
    RMY

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +2

      @Richard, I think they mean it in a spiritual sense as in what the battle means to them. The other major difference is that the French were forced to surrender. Will bring a South African Legionnaire on, Legacy Guests, soon, I hope, to tell us more, Koos

    • @richardyoung8526
      @richardyoung8526 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I would align with that in general.
      What I wanted to point out was the absolute difference in magnitude, as well as that Savate ended in success for 32 Bn while Dien Bien Phu ended in total annihilation and absolute tragedy for the French.
      RMY

  • @mariusvandyk2077
    @mariusvandyk2077 10 місяців тому +1

    Saluut!

  • @craw4400ify
    @craw4400ify Рік тому +1

    served withem group 9

  • @mccallan2798
    @mccallan2798 2 роки тому +1

    1:55 Did I miss this episode?

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому +1

      What did who say? The link does not tell me. There is a Savate Day episode tomorrow, Koos

    • @mccallan2798
      @mccallan2798 2 роки тому

      @ 1:55 there appears to be a thumbnail of a 'Leon "Grobbies" Grobler' interview but don't think I've seen it.

    • @LegacyConversations
      @LegacyConversations  2 роки тому

      @@mccallan2798 There is no such interview yet. Rick Lobb's will be out on Sunday (next week), was just a background of each participant, I think, Koos

    • @mccallan2798
      @mccallan2798 2 роки тому +1

      @@LegacyConversations Aha. Thank you Koos. Looking forward to it.

  • @flinfaraday1821
    @flinfaraday1821 5 місяців тому +1

    🫡

  • @TheLesmarshall
    @TheLesmarshall Рік тому +1

    God bless you guys, hero’s one and all