[JDPUB: 72] A Greater Share of Honour (2nd Edition) by Major Jack Greeff HC, PMM, MMM

A Greater Share of Honour (2nd Edition)
by Major Jack Greeff HC, PMM, MMM has just been published by
Just Done Productions – Publishing.

Price: R280.00

Jack Greeff's story gives a unique glimpse into the life and times of one of the very few elite warriors that we came to know as "recces". These soldiers, correctly known as ‘Special Forces Operators’, were truly special. Their selection was tough (arguably the toughest in the world) with a tiny percentage of those who applied making the grade. Their training was even tougher, culminating in an actual operation against the enemy so that those who were eventually able to wear the Compass Rose and Operator's badge knew that all others who did so had been through the same gruelling selection and training.

Jack was already an accomplished soldier when he first attempted selection. He passed on his second attempt and finally joined this elite brotherhood. His story as related in this book chronicles the many operations in which he participated; from the start of his career in Operation Savannah through to the almost catastrophic battle at Eheki and the months spent as "D Squadron Rhodesian SAS". It also describes various strategic operations such as Amazone, Kerslig and Katiso. A Greater Share of Honour also depicts some of the personal moments between these men – their bravery, their angst and even sense of humour.

As a young Staff Sergeant in the Recces, Jack Greeff became one of the most decorated soldiers in the SADF. Leading two-man reconnaissance patrols deep into enemy held territories and operating under the noses of the enemy, they collected vital strategic information on enemy movements and installations. Using the information gathered, he led raiding parties to the targets to execute what were probably the biggest and most daring acts of sabotage in recent military history.

The author also tells in detail how men, both black and white, trained together and fought a common enemy to create one of the most respected Special Forces units of its time.

By the time he retired as a Major, Jack Greeff was the recipient of the Honoris Crux for valour, the Pro Meritas Medal and the Military Merit Medal.

"Their bravery in action was awesome, and their friendship and loyalty to me a stranger in their land, matched it."
Harry McAllion - author of Killing Zone. Former British Paras, Recce, 22 SAS, RUC.

"And though they are extraordinary proficient in the use of small arms and have conducted some of the hairiest operations in modern warfare, the Recces are far more valuable to the SADF as eyes and ears"
Capt (Ret) Larry Bailey. US Navy SEAL. Soldier of Fortune June 1993.

This is a NEW (second) edition which contains numerous colour photos and has been extensively re-edited and updated.

Author	Jack Greeff
Cover Type	Paperback
ISBN-13	978-1-920315-06-1
No of Pages	366
Size	A5
Publication Date	17 July 2008
International version	3115032

Copies of ‘A Greater Share of Honour’ can be ordered through the Just Done Productions website – http://www.justdone.co.za

International purchasers can either order the SA version from the website (which includes the colour photos) or the black and white version from Lulu

Jack is one of the Operators being interviewed on the programme Grensoorlog from KykNET

Spesiale magte, spesiale take ‘n Onkonvensionele oorlog vereis ‘n onkonvensionele reaksie. Teenoor die guerilla-aanslag, stig die SAW ‘n eiesoortige teenvoeter. Ons skets ‘n portret van die elite soldate wat bekend geword het as die “recces”. Die stigter van hierdie eenhede, Jan Breytenbach, en tien ander wat nooit oor hulle werk diep in vyandelike gebied kon praat nie, vertel.