Silent Service – Manuel de Resende Ferreira

A5, 156p.

Following the overwhelming success of the two editions of his first book “Fighting for another Flag – from a refugee to a South African soldier”, Military Intelligence veteran Manuel de Resende Ferreira returns with a compelling new collection of untold stories, and rare photographs from the frontlines of intelligence work. Drawing on his own experiences and the recollections of fellow operatives, Ferreira brings together a series of exclusive behind-the-scenes accounts as well as two exclusive accounts of espionage and sacrifice from a world seldom seen by the public.

“Silent Service” chronicles more than a decade of military intelligence operations that stretched across the African continent. From high-stakes assignments in Zaire and the Comoros to the quiet but decisive battles fought in the shadows, Ferreira provides an unfiltered look at the people, risks and tactical successes that helped keep South Africa ahead of communist influence during the Cold War. Alongside these serious missions, the author also shares candid reflections and humorous anecdotes from his own experiences and those of his colleagues, offering readers a rare glimpse into the camaraderie, challenges and human side of life inside the “Silent Service”.