Angola: The War (2017)

In the distant wilderness of Africa, a war rages on, unseen and unheard by many. This isn't just any war; it's a brutal clash of ideologies, a lethal dance between East and West, a chess game played out on African soil, the likes of which hadn't been witnessed since the Second World War. For a grueling twenty-three years, five western powers, several members of the Soviet bloc, and a pair of superpowers were embroiled in this relentless conflict, a war that was never formally declared, but whose effects were devastatingly real. The South African Defence Force, a reluctant army of young, white South African males, found themselves pitted against a formidable front of communist Angolans, SWAPO fighters, Cubans, and Russians. The year was 1966, and the Draft was in full swing, calling upon every able-bodied man to serve his country. They were thrust into a brutal world where they were forced to transform, physically and emotionally, to survive. This was the Cold War in its rawest form, a proxy war unfolding on a third-world stage where the skies of Angola became a deadly battle arena, the most hostile airspace on the planet. The rules of engagement in this war were as murky as the blood-soaked soil and as complex as the web of political alliances. Secrecy and subterfuge were the tactics of the day, and the question of who truly emerged victorious continues to spark vehement debates today. Yet, amid the chaos and violence, a hard-earned peace emerged victorious, a beacon of hope in a land torn asunder. This is the riveting tale of that tumultuous journey to peace, a journey that exacted a heavy toll. Lives were lost, emotional wounds were carved deep, and haunting memories were etched into the minds of the survivors. This is the untold story of that war, of Angola: The War.

Angola: The War is a documentary movie featuring Anton Beukman and directed by Peter Lamberti.

It is possible to buy Angola: The War on Amazon Video.