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South Africans in one of the most bitter battles ever – Cassino

  Rare image of South Africans in combat during one of the most bitter battles of World War 2 – Monte Cassino. Overlooked by the ruins of this hill-top monastery,…
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South African WW1 recruitment poster calling for revenge over the execution of Edith Cavell.

1915 – Fascinating World War 1 recruiting poster urging South Africans to arms. The poster urges South Africans to avenge the execution of a nurse – Edith Cavell (1865-1915) who…
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MS Oceanos – South African military bravery on the high seas

  The tragedy of the MS Oceanos can be regarded as one of the finest hours for the South African Navy and South African Air Force, and is regarded as…
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