The selous scouts, a uniquely rhodesian solution to. Ltc ron reiddaly has written a superb book on the finest killing machine in africa, the selous scouts. This website is dedicated to the selous scouts regiment. Rhodesianborn lieutenantcolonel ron reid daly joined the army in 1951 when he volunteered to fight. We are here to celebrate the life of,and pay tribute to, lt col ron reid. Pamwe chete by ron reiddaly, 9781919874333, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However here, we will certainly reveal you extraordinary thing to be able always check out guide selous scouts top secret war, by lt. Accounting for nearly 70 percent of enemy guerrilla casualties, directly and indirectly, the regiment faded away, a political embarrassment, at zimbabwean independence in 1980.
His book provides a very thorough description of the units history, training and hair raising activities during the rhodesian bush war. Both the rhodesian mcp and later coin manual contained detailed chapters. The author of the original email that set this rumour mill running was asked to, and subsequently did, apologise to the reiddaly family and selous scout association. Reiddaly, who was born in salisbury, then capital of the british colony of southern rhodesia, entered military.
We are all limited by the frontiers of our own selfbelief its called a comfort zone or limit venturing. Lt gen john hickman, lt col ron reiddaly, mrs rabie, rsm john pretorius. Ron reiddaly refers to as that baboon in his book selous scout. Ltc reiddaly was the founder and commanding officer of. Reiddaly, who was born in salisbury, then capital of the british colony of southern rhodesia, entered military service in 1951 and served with the allrhodesian c squadron of the special air service sas in counterinsurgency operations in malaya. Reiddaly clm, dmm, mbe founding officer commanding. Ronald francis reiddaly clm dmm mbe 22 september 1928 9 august 2010 was a. He rose to the rank of regimental sergeant major in the rhodesian light infantry and was later commissioned and achieved the rank of captain. Top secret war, with new, previously unpublished material, including the roll of honour and full schedules of citations for awards and decoration, selous scouts parachute wings register, lots of new photos. Lieutenantcolonel ron reiddaly, who has died aged 81, was the colourful and outspoken founder and commander of the selous scouts regiment. Overall command of the operation would rest with lt colonel brian robinson and wing commander norman walsh of comops, from a dakota overflying the area.
While the original intent of the email was probably well meaning, the net. Ltc reiddaly was the founder and commanding officer of this psuedo counterinsurgency force. Earlier this month a spate of emails were flying around about the state of health of ron reiddaly. Formed in 1973 by the legendary lieutenantcolonel ron reiddaly at the behest of rhodesian military supremo general peter walls, the selous scouts were to write their name into the annals of military history as one of the finest counterinsurgency units of all time, through their innovative pseudoguerrilla tactics, brilliant reconnaissance. From the political context in which the force was formed, the training required, bush survival techniques, to the description of the military operations. The legend of the selous scouts ron reiddaly snippet view.
Founded by the indomitable colonel ron reiddaly, the selous scouts was born. Reiddaly felt this doctrine was designed for normal. This book tells the story of one of the most famous special forces, based on the accountings of its creator lt col ron reiddaly. South african born lt col ron reid daly a member of the rhodesian sas c squadron of 22 sas regiment and a veteran of their operations worldwide including malaya in 1973 convinced the stodgy rhodesian army command to give him permission to form a pseudo operations unit to operate as a long range reconnaisance and patrol unit with strike capabilities. Comops tactical headquarters would be based at the grand reef airbase, faf 8. Download pdf selousscouts free online new books in. In a revised and expanded version of this memoir, reiddaly amended the wording. Lieutenant colonel ronald ron francis reiddaly founded and commanded the elite selous scouts special forces unit that. In his career as a soldier, dennis at first served in an infantry unit, but later served as member of the elite selous scouts under the command of lieutanantcolonel ron reiddaly.
This is the story of the selous scouts regiment of rhodesia, which was formed in 1973 and abolished without benefit of formal disbandment, when robert mugabes zanupf took power after the british supervised elections in 1980. Buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. Wo2 charlie krause, crouched in foreground operating the weapon. The revamped, rewritten version of the best selling selous scouts. Lieutenantcolonel ron reiddaly, who has died aged 81, was the colourful and outspoken founder and commander of the selous scouts regiment, whose unorthodox tactics during rhodesias bush war. The war in rhodesia, 19651980, sygmacollins, marshalltown, 1982.
Lieutenantcolonel ron reiddaly, who has died aged 81, was the colourful and outspoken founder and commander of the selous scouts. The legend of the selous scouts, by ron reid daly, 1999, 593 pages, 150 black and white photo, maps and sketches. It covers the units training, selection, operations, and personalities of the unit with the war being the tool that propels the story and evolution of the unit. It is a work in progress and the plan is to continually add new sections, photos and information as it becomes possible. Ron reiddaly by only can assist you to realize having guide to read every time. The author gives us the insight into the bravery, courage, and brutality of his men while performing their operations. Additionally also signed next to his name on the title. When you have this practice to do in daily, you can be abundant. Our goal in creating this website is to provide an exceptional source of information on the scouts and to pay tribute to this fine regiment. Well that baboon, or another one surprisingly similar, is a. Ron reiddaly was one of those leaders who inspired excellence, who inspired the smashing of personal frontiers that point or line on the edge of ones selfunderstanding, experience or selfbelief. Basically this is story of the birth and death of one of the most feared insurgency units of the time, as told by the founder of this outstanding unit. The author gives us the insight into the bravery, courage, and. At night, lt colonel ron reiddaly would take over from his command centre on a nearby kopje.
This is the definitive account of this legendary units history, written and compiled by the. Ronald francis reiddaly clm dmm mbe 22 september 1928 9 august 2010 was a rhodesian military officer who founded and commanded the selous scouts special forces unit that fought during the rhodesian bush war. The units missions quickly expanded to include a further range of operations, including externals raids against enemy bases in adjoining countries, and other clandestine activities. A celebration of the life of lieutenant colonel ron reid. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In 1973, as a captain, reid daly was persuaded by general walls, the chief of the rhodesian army. Ron reiddaly was born on the 22nd september 1928 in salisbury, rhodesia. A very good copy of this scarce history of the selous scouts. Ron reiddaly any place as well as whenever you occur and time. Its a manual of how to fight terrorists, and what to do and what to avoid. Selous scouts regiment passed away on 9 august 2010 we regret to announce that ron reiddaly former commanding officer of the selous scouts regiment died on the 9th august. A celebration of the life of lieutenant colonel ron reiddaly.