An Unpopular War by Jh Thompson
In the seventies, eighties and nineties, conscription had a profound effect on hundreds of thousands of young men, particularly those who had to serve in the Angolan war. This title is a collection of reflections and memories of that time, collected by JH Thompson, who interviewed men who did National Service. Contributors include ordinary soldiers, Special Forces members, helicopter pilots, chefs and religious objectors. The title captures the spirit and atmosphere, the daily duties, the boredom, fear and other intense experiences of an SADF soldier.
Educated in Spain and South Africa, JH Thompson is a freelance journalist who has been writing and travelling extensively most of her lifeShe writes movie reviews, travel articles, features for numerous magazines, and had a wildlife column when she was a game ranger. She currently resides in Johannesburg.
JH Thompson
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| ISBN 13 | 9781770073012 |
| ISBN 10 | 1770073019 |
| Title | An Unpopular War |
| Author | Jh Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Year published | 2011-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for South African Booksellers' Choice Award 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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