View Full Version : Operation "Protea" - Angola vs South Africa 1981 -- tanks were ?!
EpoletovSPR
April 2nd, 2012, 03:51 PM
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
April 2nd, 2012, 04:47 PM
No tanks were used by the South Africans. Eland 60 and 90 armoured cars, mechanised infantry and medium artillery, but no tanks.
troopie
EpoletovSPR
April 3rd, 2012, 02:18 PM
Thanks !
shahadi
April 5th, 2012, 12:21 AM
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
April 8th, 2012, 02:53 PM
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
April 10th, 2012, 08:53 AM
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
April 15th, 2012, 03:09 PM
Work proceeds ...
Here map for the created scenario:
Map Onjiva, Angola (1981) 100x60 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=24609&page=7)
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