The Eagles Descend – Jakes van Zyl

208 x 280, 261p.

A novel of Operations Reindeer, Cassinga, 4 May 1978

Before dawn broke… the silence was shattered.

On 4 May 1978, hundreds of South African paratroopers descended into the heart of Angola in one of the boldest airborne operations of the Border War.

Within minutes, Cassinga was engulfed in fire, courage, chaos, and sacrifice. The Eagles Descend is a gripping historical military novel inspired by the real events of Operation Reindeer. While the characters are fictional, the military operations, tactics, equipment, and historical setting have been meticulously researched to deliver an authentic and immersive reading experience.

This is not just a story about battle. It is a story about young men asked to do extraordinary things… about brotherhood forged under fire… and about decisions made in seconds that would echo for a lifetime.

If you enjoyed Shadows on the Lomba and or Dark Clouds over Ovamboland or have an interest in the South African Border War, this is a novel you won’t want to miss.