Army Signals in South Africa Volumes 1,2 & 3
Vol 1 - Army Signals in South Africa: The Story of the South African Corps of Signals and its antecedents.
Publisher: Veritas Books (South Africa) 2010
Softcover, A4 (297 x 210mm), 694 pages. Illustrated throughout including 50 pages colour plates.
Our Price: £35.00 + p&p (£7.50) £42.50 Including p&p
In two parts - The first section consists of a chronological sweep of the history of land-based signals in South Africa, starting with the role of the British army signallers and those of the independent Boer Republics before and during the Boer War, through the two world wars, then on through its climax in manpower and resources during the Border War (1966 to 1989), the involvement of Military Intelligence in setting up the first Electronic Warfare stations, through to the modern era of incorporation of the liberation forces and independent homelands. The transformation resulting from being a part of the newly post-1994 SANDF is also covered in detail.The second section is one of the most comprehensive studies of ceremonial matters as far as they relate to the SA Corps of Signals and related signal units - covering badges, flashes, mottoes, songs and traditions.
Vol 2 - Signal Units of the South Africa Corps of Signals and Related Services.
Publisher: Veritas Books (South Africa) 2010
Softcover, A4 (297 x 210mm), 820 pages. Illustrated throughout including 50 pages colour plates.
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The history of each of the major signal units of the SA Corps of Signals, including the role of signals elements in special units such as 32 Battalion, the SA Special Forces (the ‘Recces’), Military Intelligence, etc. It also reviews the joint signals coordination function of the Directorate Telecommunications and EW, as well as the communications functions in other arms of the SADF such as the SA Air Force and Navy. Signals services in the Portuguese, Rhodesian and SWA Territory Forces are then examined. This is followed by the role of related organizations such as Armscor, the CSIR, the Radio “hams” and others. For the first time, the signals elements in the liberation movements (the ANC/MK and PAC/APLA) is examined next, and finally the development into the new Command and Management Information systems Division of the post-1994 SANDF
Vol 3 - 9C - Nine Charlie! Army Signallers in the Field: The Story of the Men and Women of the South African Corps of Signals, and their equipment
Publisher: Veritas Books (South Africa) 2010
Softcover, A4 (297 x 210mm), 770 pages. Illustrated throughout including 50 pages colour plates.
Our Price: £35.00 + p&p (£7.50) £42.50 Including p&p
It is estimated that over the decades of its existence over 100 000 signallers were part of the South African Corps of Signals, while many more were affected directly or indirectly by its activities. “9C” refers to the standard call-sign of the Signals Officer – who would play a key role during operations, but also in times of peace. This work also focuses on the equipment that was used by the signallers – the vehicles, the radios, the systems and networks. The equipment vendors that played such a crucial role in the success of this organisation, as well as made a contribution to the flourishing of the electronics industry in South Africa, despite comprehensive sanctions and trade embargoes, are also reviewed. Some of the major projects that the SA Corps of Signals was involved in, and which became part of the common language in the army – Ebbehout, Netor, Bowie, Marnet – are also covered in detail. This book also contains a section of the role of signals in the Southern Oceans and Antarctica.
