Operation "Protea" - Angola vs South Africa 1981 -- tanks were ?!

[EpoletovSPR]

Please, help, who knows.
Were at South Africa Forces tank in operation ?!
There is not exact, doubtful information on it.

We do new scenario ... :angel

[troopie]

No tanks were used by the South Africans. Eland 60 and 90 armoured cars, mechanised infantry and medium artillery, but no tanks.

troopie

[EpoletovSPR]

Thanks !

[shahadi]

I've used this Web site before, "61 Mech Battalion Group Veterans Association (http://www.61mech.org.za/years/1981)," if you have not visited the site, please do as they are socked with information on the period you're concerned. At the bottom of the page there is a link to Operation Protea. You can safely say 61 Mech did not use tanks during Operation Protea. 2 SSB, Special Services Battalion units drove armored cars.

Looking forward to your scenario!

Have fun.

[EpoletovSPR]

Thanks, shahadi !

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The airport in the city Ongiva was earth in 1981 ?

Will be scenario about airport assault: 1 Co SAI vs 300 soldier Angola.

If there is a useful information - ask to help.

[shahadi]

Thanks, shahadi !

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The airport in the city Ongiva was earth in 1981 ?

Will be scenario about airport assault: 1 Co SAI vs 300 soldier Angola.

If there is a useful information - ask to help.

From reports at Airlines.net, from aircraft crash data, from airline schedules as early as 1991, and from the fact that the Soviets flew in supplies, I would say this airport was paved in 1981.

From other accounts of the battle you could include a platoon of Ratels, mech infantry from 61 Mech as they supported the SAI at the airport.

A minor point, but there were Soviet advisors at the battle supporting SWAPO/FAPLA forces.

Looking forward to your scenario.

[EpoletovSPR]

Work proceeds ...
Here map for the created scenario:

Map Onjiva, Angola (1981) 100x60 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=24609&page=7)