Ambush: Rhodesian SAS - A Special Forces Account of Fear and Courage in Combat and in an Ambush

The Rhodesian Bush War was a tough and bitter war. We talk to Ian Mackenzie a Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) operative about what it was like to participate in operations behind enemy lines. Ian goes into detail about one particular operation where they would lie in an ambush position for more than ten days waiting for a road convoy. Ian provides a passionate account of his experience. This is a captivating story about fear and courage and of being in combat. #specialforces #SAS #bushwar Remember to subscribe to our channel: Should you wish to find more information on these battles the books they are available on Amazon and can be obtained by clicking on the link below: Clouds In The Wind: A story of danger, love and tragedy The Elite: Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia The Long Range Desert Group in Action 1940–1943: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War) Other great reading: The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host’s Incredible True Story Handy gift for men Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops SWA24S S.S. Folding Knife Recommended survival equipment: Gerber Gear Ultimate Knife, Tactical Knife with Fire Starter, Sharpener, and Knife Sheath, ” Blade Vont 2 Pack LED Camping Lantern, Super Bright Portable Survival Lanterns LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness REEBOW GEAR Military Tactical Backpack Large Army 3 Day Assault Pack Molle Bag Backpacks Historic Military Interviews is an Amazon Affiliate and we do receive a small commission on Amazon link purchases. Ian details out the role the SAS soldier would play in the Bush War in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). All the operations that they participated in would be cross border to disrupt the enemy and their supply lines. Ian details out how the role varied from long and boring days in an ambush position and the ultimate terribly frightening ambush at the end. For anyone who has served in the military or been in combat they will be able to relate to many of these stories. 0:00 Introduction 01:54 SAS Operations 04:29 Beira Attack 16:04 Operation preparation 19:03 Radio discipline 24:53 Operational kit 29:08 Mozambique ambush 38:02 Lying in ambush 40:37 Actual ambush 56:06 Extraction 1:01:07 The Last Post Thank for the use of images: Images have been used from the Rhodesian SAS Website and from the following books: The Elite The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service by Barbara Cole. The Elite Pictorial by Barbara Cole Weapon images from Wikipedia. “Lest we forget“ “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.“ If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show to receive notifications of future shows. If you would like to get more information on any of the topics or tell your military story reach out to Historic Military Interviews on Facebook or LinkedIn. Facebook LinkedIn This information on this site is intended as a general reference for Internet users. It is made available on the understanding that Historic Military Interviews, as a result of providing this information or sharing these veterans experiences and stories, is not engaged in providing professional advice or necessarily takes a particular stance or point of view. Viewers & Listeners should seek their own advice re undertaking any commercial actions or understanding of these actions and shared experiences. All information in this site is provided “as is“, with no guarantee of accuracy, timeline