Recce: Small Team Missions Behind Enemy Lines

This book provides a gripping first-hand account of the combat operations and life of a member of the secretive and elite South African Special Forces, known as ‘Recces’.

The author, Koos Stadler, joined the so-called Small Teams group at 5 Reconnaissance Regiment in the early 1980s and embarked on numerous secret and highly dangerous missions deep behind enemy lines.

With only one other team member, Stadler was sent to blow up railway lines and enemy fighter jets in the south of Angola, crawling in and out of enemy-infested territory with his life constantly at risk.

This book offers a unique insight into the training and operational perspective of Special Forces operations, both in the African context and beyond.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, special forces operations, or simply seeking an exciting and inspiring true story of bravery and adventure.