We Dared to Win

The SAS in Rhodesia

By: Hannes Wessels, Andre Scheepers - with

Narrated by: Roger Clark

Andre Scheepers grew up on a farm in Rhodesia, learning about the bush from his African childhood friends, before joining the army. A quiet, introspective thinker, Andre started out as a trooper in the SAS before being commissioned into the Rhodesian Light Infantry Commandos, where he was engaged in fireforce combat operations. He then rejoined the SAS.

Wounded 13 times, his operational record is exceptional even by the tough standards that existed at the time. He emerged as the SAS officer par excellence; beloved by his men, displaying extraordinary calmness, courage, and audacious cunning during a host of extremely dangerous operations. Andre writes vividly about his experiences, his emotions, and his state of mind during the war, and reflects candidly on what he learned and how war has shaped his life since.

In addition to Andre's personal story, this book reveals more about some of the other men who were distinguished operators in SAS operations during the Rhodesian War.

©2018 Hannes Wessels and Andre Scheepers (P)2020 Tantor

Pronouncation

Some of pronunciations are horrendous
Your Rhodesian names need work (phonetically)
Mat a post. => Ma toe pass
Gway lo. => Gwel low Like jello
Won kie. => Wan key
Karaba. => Ka ree ba. (You got it right the first time and third time)
Sal is bre. =>. Sals bury

Just first 2 chapters

sad story of real heroism

A truely heart rending story of the men and women who tried to make the world a better place only for the British to once again do their level best to destroy western civilization. A theme that has been repeated time and time again, the English can't be trusted is what I've come to realize.

Great tail of what is to come!

Great book and we'll worth listening to. I hate to think we will have more stories of this before things improve.

Excellent Sequal

Great follow up book including more information and stories about the Rhodesian SAS and RLI.

Pronunciation concern

Hi there, the content is absolutely true and the writer wrote it superbly. I am a Southern African.

The narrator however should have been correctly taught the proper pronunciation of several words throughout the book. The narrator does not even pronounce the authors surname correctly.

In future keep in mind to vet the pronunciation for all future books with a local to truly make the audiobook real and ensure authenticity.