Jan Breytenbach

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Jan Breytenbach was appointed by the Founder of the South African Special Forces - General Frits Loots - as the first commander of 1 Reconnaissance Commando - the first unit founded within the South African Special Forces. He was also appointed as the first commander of the 32 Battalion, known colloquially as Buffalo Battalion, as well as 44-Para Brigade.

Breytenbach retired from the military in 1987, and has written a number of books since then.

He is the brother of South African poet and writer Breyten Breytenbach and of war correspondent/photographer Cloete Breytenbach. During the 1980's, Breyten and Jan Breytenbach held strongly opposing political viewpoints, so with their brother opting for a more moderate approach, this influential family effectively covered the political spectrum.

[edit] External links

• Jan Breytenbach @ Galago Publishing
• Jan Breytenbach (2003). The Buffalo Soldiers: The Story of South Africa's 32 Battalion 1975-1993. Galago Publishing. 191985407X.  (Hardcover)
• The Silent War - Book on SA Special Forces History
• 32 Battalion Website
• SA Army Website.
• Partial mirror of the old, removed official SA Special Forces Brigade site.
• South African Special Forces League
• Jan Breytenbach at the Internet Movie Database