Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces
Facing communist threats in Africa, a visionary officer in 1967 trained his team for a new era, forming South Africa’s future elite Recces.
Rhodesian SAS
The SAS Files: Interview With Rhodesian Operator Keith Nell – Using Sex To Get Weapons
In today’s entertaining finale of The SAS Files, Keith Nell reveals the cunning tactics of leveraging human weaknesses to arm the SAS against all odds, a testament to the ingenuity and resolve.
The SAS Files: Interview with Rhodesian Operator Keith Nell – Secrets of the Rhodesian Bush War
Returning to the SAS, Nell was given a temporary rank of captain to effectively operate within the security forces, amid a complex struggle against a communist-backed insurgency aiming to reshape Rhodesia.
The SAS Files: Interview with Rhodesian Operator Keith Nell – The Rhodesian 9/11
In this episode, we explore the political and military strategies in Rhodesia, including external influences and a missile campaign against civilians, that led to its independence and shaped its future.
The SAS Files: Interview with Rhodesian Operator Keith Nell – Closing the Net on the Viscount Gang
To Quote Keith Nell, “In our relentless pursuit, every passing day tightens the noose around the Viscount Gang, drawing us ever closer to justice for Rhodesia’s darkest day.”
The SAS Files: Interview with Rhodesian SAS Operator Keith Nell – Off the Books Covert Operations
Using cunning over brute force, Nell disrupted the enemy lines, employing a simple smile as the precursor to a silent .38 special takedown.
The SAS Files: Interview with Rhodesian SAS Operator Keith Nell – Moving Out to the Safe House
Keith Nell recounts the dual purpose of an old farmhouse as a base for operations and a haven for informers, emphasizing the critical role of civilian protection in counterinsurgency efforts by the Rhodesian SAS.
The SAS Files: Interview with Operator Keith Nell – His Ingenious Method to Prevent Accidental Weapon Discharges
Keith Nell shares his straightforward strategy to stop accidental discharges among his troops, turning a critical safety issue into a learning opportunity.
The SAS Files: Interview with Operator Keith Nell – What Was the Rhodesian SAS?
Out of a hundred candidates, sometimes no one passed the intense Rhodesian SAS training, but at 37, Keith Nell was one of the few who made it through.
The SAS Files: Episode 2 – Asked To Train a Hit Squad
Dive into the gripping narrative as Keith Nell recounts the unexpected turn his life took, from a routine day to being tasked with training a group of former terrorists into a formidable force to combat insurgency.
The SAS Files: Episode 1 – Flight RH 825 is Shot Down
Keith Nell recounts the shooting down of Flight RH 825 by guerrillas, a stark episode of violence that shook Rhodesia and highlighted the brutal reality of the conflict.
South African Special Forces (Recce) Selection
Pushing a man to his limits and instilling desire while holding to the rigorous standards gave the best results.
