Operation Carrot

Operational Years

Objective of the Operation

Operation Carrot was launched to locate and destroy the SWAPO special unit forces who were sent on a mission to infiltrate the white farmer settlements, attack and kill farmers, sabotage railway lines and water installations and shoot at passing vehicles.

Composition of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group

Bravo Company
1SAI
Tempe, Bloemfontein

Personal Impressions of the Commander

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