Military History Of South Africa
The history of South Africa chronicles a vast time period and complex events from the dawn of history until the present time. It covers civil wars and wars of aggression and of self-defense both within South Africa and against it. It includes the history of battles fought in the territories of modern South Africa in neighboring territories, in both world wars and in modern international conflicts.
Read more about Military History Of South Africa: Khoikhoi-Dutch Wars, Xhosa Wars, Zulu-Ndwandwe Civil War, Mfecane, Battles Between Voortrekkers and Zulus, The Anglo-Zulu War, First Anglo-Boer War, The Jameson Raid, Second Anglo-Boer War, Korean War, Simonstown Agreement, South Africa and The Arab-Israeli Conflict, South African Undercover Activity Abroad, South Africa and Weapons of Mass Destruction, South African Border Wars, Production of Military Equipment By South Africa, Modern Liberation Movements, Modern Afrikaner Militias, Present Military: South African National Defence Force
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