by David Blyth | Jul 25, 2025 | SA Army, SA Defence Force / Weermag, SA Military History, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Eulogy Maj Gen Lou Oosthuizen SD, SM, MMM (SA Army) “Oosie”: A Tribute by Brig Gen Tony Savides (SA Army, Retired) I am deeply saddened by his passing, but I am also humbled that it had been my privilege to have known him, to have worked with him, learnt...
by David Blyth | Mar 4, 2024 | SA War Graves / SA Oorlogsgrafte
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR GRAVES ACROSS THE WORLD Abstract: South Africans took part in almost every war theatre during the First and Second World Wars. Their graves are in those regions. A new memorial to commemorate these who are not currently commemorated is being...
by David Blyth | Feb 9, 2024 | SA Military History
ROMMEL'S DRIVER Abstract: Lt. Hellmut von Liepzig, born in Keetmanshoop, South West Africa (now Namibia) to German parents, joined the DAK (German Africa Corps) in 1941. He was Field Marshal’s Erwin Rommel’s driver and part of his staff during the DAK’s North...
by David Blyth | Jan 28, 2024 | SA War Graves / SA Oorlogsgrafte, Archives Posts
SOUTH AFRICAN COMMONWEALTH WAR CASUALTIES BURIED ACROSS THE WORLD: PART SEVENTY-ONE ABSTRACT: Thirty South African casualties from the Second World War are buried in the Cassino War Cemetery. Foiano Della Chiana War Cemetery contains 256 Commonwealth burials of the...
by David Blyth | Jan 18, 2024 | Defence, Military History, SA Military History
ABSTRACT: Friendly encounters between SA Air Force Shackleton marine patrol aircraft from 35 Squadron with F-14 Tomcats from carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower KEYWORDS: SAAF, 35 Squadron, Shackleton, F-14 Tomcat, USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier, Iran hostage...
