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'''Operation Rekstok''' was a series of South African raids into southern [[Angola]] on 7 March 1979 during the [[South African Border War]] and [[Angolan Civil War]].<ref>Steenkamp, Willem (1989). ''South Africa's Border War 1966–1989.'' p. 86.</ref> The operation lasted six days. Operating from [[Ovamboland]], SADF forces entered Angola and attacked [[SWAPO]] bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque.<ref>Steenkamp, Willem (1989). ''South Africa's Border War 1966–1989.'' p. 86.</ref> The [[SADF]] conducted Rekstok concurrently with [[Operation Safraan]] and later performed [[Operation Sceptic]]. |
'''Operation Rekstok''' was a series of South African raids into southern [[Angola]] on 7 March 1979 during the [[South African Border War]] and [[Angolan Civil War]].<ref>Steenkamp, Willem (1989). ''South Africa's Border War 1966–1989.'' p. 86.</ref> The operation lasted six days. Operating from [[Ovamboland]], SADF forces entered Angola and attacked [[SWAPO]] bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque.<ref>Steenkamp, Willem (1989). ''South Africa's Border War 1966–1989.'' p. 86.</ref> The [[SADF]] conducted Rekstok concurrently with [[Operation Safraan]] and later performed [[Operation Sceptic]]. |
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Operation Rekstok was a series of South African raids into southern Angola on 7 March 1979 during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War.[1] The operation lasted six days. Operating from Ovamboland, SADF forces entered Angola and attacked SWAPO bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque.[2] The SADF conducted Rekstok concurrently with Operation Safraan and later performed Operation Sceptic.
Further reading
Steenkamp, Willem. South Africa's Border War 1966 - 1989. Ashanti Publishing, 1989.
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