DIE KAPLYN (with English subtitles) - Bok van Blerk

[BEGLEGH]

Great song and video...my own son is shipping ofg to south Korea ...couldn't be prouder of him prktecting others from Communist ..

[edaw1982]

It's sad that even South Africa had it's on badly remembered war, and for so long all the songs and memoriums about the Vietnam War.

It's nice to see one of -- doubtless many -- "Forgotten Wars" given the proper tribute.

[blaksoulja100]

A story well told, boys left their home and came back men, fighting a war they barely understood as one men once put it, disposable heroes fighting respectable wars

[Cindsish]

Great!

[cunyox]

from an aussie brave of the brave so much like our vietnam vets.

[ElenarMT]

Ek dink ek gaan 'n Goeie, Groot stuk land in Suid Afrika Koop en my Mense begin terug vat Huis toe!

[IPAColosseum]

Awesome footage!

[nsipainsipa]

I only came across both Bok and "Die Kaplyn" recently through the New Rhodesian Forum and whilst I served in Rhodesia, not RSA, I found the combination of the song, video and lyrics extremely evocative, for my memories of a similar time and struggle. Like solvang1870 I found tears in my eyes. Thanks for the memories..

[samotny14wilk]

Bok truly is a bard. I had creeps all over my body. There's no doubt that Afrikaners feel proud of their heritage listening to him. Staan vas Suid-Afrika!

[TheMacAtilla]

PROUDLY exSADF : Bakgat to Bok van Blerk who created this, you have done thousands & thousands of proud SADF manne a great service. It was & still is amazing to hear this song, remember and honor all those who served and those who did not make it home. For far to longs, us troepe, airman, sailors & tiffies have felt lost / forgotten BUT now we ARE proud again. I live in Oz, 2 days ago I marched with SADF Veterans at Melbourne Anzac Day parade... see SAMVOA on YouTube or google us ...

[Bettybroogh]

Do you remember the smell of the white dust, oom willie se pad, kaplyn,cordite and blood... Do you remember the smell of canvas , a R1, diesel and sweaty browns... Do you remember a flossie , ratpacks, kuka shops, shonas....the letter from home, mopaniebos, a casspir... Do you remember me.... I am still here.

[robin6512]

could some one send me the Suid Afrikaanse text of this song?

[stevie1280]

Does anyone know how I can get one of those 'only the fittest will survive posters'? Probably impossible but I thaught id ask anyway.

[johnnyharadrim]

You guys made the IDF look like pussies.

[DR5HP136]

OMG............die dae darem!!!!! Was die beste en is die beste nogsteeds!

[25lovecraft]

As someone coming from a former communist state (Poland) I just wanted to say that I really appreciated this tribute to one of the last episodes of the Cold War. RIP to all SADF servicemen that never came back home from the Cutline.

[averywear]

so moving.

[chrubi708]

hey guys! Can anyone please share the lyrics in afrikaans?

[AryanSaxon]

Our boys were the best in the world......AND always will be

[killowat3]

not only you the valiant suffer still we the women who love you see your suffering nd watch you fight your demons and we cry in the night where you can't see us because we feel your pain and are helpless

[coldozzee]

Wat het geword van ons, mense ? Almal loop oor ons en dis ons skuld ons laat dit toe!!!!

[Hakkel123]

Hitler once said, after we fought so well in the second world war under genl Jan Smuts. "give me only a hand full of boere, ( afrikaners ) and I will rule the world"

[rouxie8421]

@Hakkel123 no dude ... not Hitler but Montgomery I think, and he said that he would stop WW2 with them....

[pieterhildebrand]

Do you know what it's like to be 17-18 and be called up to war? Many worldwide went through that - I know, but we that were here in this forgotten and wiped out war are denied the honour and pride of later generation's. Nobody know or care about our struggle and forced "oorlog"

I wouldn't do it differently should I have a choice but recognition for our efforts and sacrifices would be greatly appreciated.

[crosso1960]

@pieterhildebrand

You make a very pertinent point Pieter. Its a shame that our contribution is not officially recognised and that people can't put aside their differences now and grant due honour and respect to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice through just being caught up in this phase of history! To my mind and my heart, their sacrifice was not in vain. We will always remember.

I served with the SSB in '78/'79 and spent much time up there during the early phase of the whole operation.

[misspipet]

Today this War is known as the Forgotten War, but to those of us who are the children of these brave men... it is not Forgotten and never will be!!!

To my father and his brave fellow soldiers, you have my respect and always will!!

To those soldiers whos lives were cut short, may you rest in peace and know that you still live on in our hearts!! You are not Forgotten!!!!!!

God bless Africa!!

[Archangelbombs]

Diep...

[imbeciledouble]

Groot Suid-Afrika, groot is Bok!

[imbeciledouble]

Respekteer toe elke boere soldaat! Groot lied, groot Bok!

[seaninferno1]

i got some great respect for these guys, can't image how much it must suck seing the country you fought for crumbling before your eyes, must be real hard

[Baas571]

I started my first border duty in 1976 it was the best time of my life.And after that time i serve four more times on border ( Remember the call up's 3 Months )

[kortbroek1]

I was there and i've done my duty thank you Bok Van Blerk for remembering those who did there duty

[laatjie]

Amen brothers. We are scattered across the globe due to the lies and deceit of polititions. One thing they cannot take from us is the memories made and the battles fought In Namibie and Angola. They will never take my pride, my inherent strenght as a South African soldier that faced overwhelming odds. Respect, Honor and Courage.

[asas2jh]

Great!

[wolfgaenger]

Brilliant work and most touching story. Hut ab!

[damycityrocker]

In my humble opinion this song and lyrics are of great value to all the soldiers in the world...Poor is the Nation that has no Heroes, but beggared is the Nation that has, and forgets them. (too bad I forgot who stated so).

[xance1]

@damycityrocker Bertoldt Brecht

[SUIDWESTER88]

Hoendervleis, hardloop op en af my arms.

Goosepimpels, running up and down my arms.

Bravo.

[flatlineonfire]

Yes thank you from Phalaborwa 7 SAI. 1988-1989

[kiewietnz]

Very sad... but then, which war is not? My husband was not sent to the border - by God's grace he worked most of his 2 years in Pretoria in the Krykor office. Thank you, Louis, for making ballads about the South African history...

[kiewietnz]

Very sad... but then, which war is not? My husband was not sent to the border - by God's grace he worked most of his 2 years in Pretoria in the Krykor office. Thank you, Louis, for making ballads about the South African history...

[CaptainPanick]

My eyes swelled up with tears as I watched this video and listened to the words. Thank you so much for posting it.

[Hichchurchlutheran87]

props to all those of all races who fought.

[Truthat77]

Awesome video. I miss the old & real SA. ex 1 SA Battalion

[vaalpenspiet]

Boere! Volksgenote! Ons was in die Groot Verraad van 1994 smadelik verraai. Die slag is verlore maar die oorlog is nog nie verby nie!

[DerrickCole]

We owe it to our soldiers, no matter what country and what nationality we are of, never to forget the wars they fought in, the sacrifices they made for us. If we forget, we do not deserve peace at all.

I can't even put into words how much I admire the strength, stubbornness and resistance of the South African soldiers who fought in the Border War, without help from the outside. May your spirits live on forever.

[Murmelmann]

@DerrickCole If I ever see one of them here in Germany I'd buy him a beer!

[STPMech]

@DerrickCole Bless you you said it best!

[manifestman132]

@DerrickCole I agree it is not the soldiers fault we go to war we are lucky to have them.

[solvang1870]

Thank you so much - I served Jan 1987 -Dec 1988 and spent 6-months in my 2nd year "Op die Kaplyn" serving - This song made me cry and made think of the forgotten heroism. Here I am today living in the USA and asking myself why, but yet I a fiercely proud of my time there.

[jimboclinton]

@solvang1870 Welcome to the USA from a Vietnam Vet!

[Roiitokoloshe]

@solvang1870 You weren't crying alone old firend & comrade. Go well man.

[MegaBravo19]

@solvang1870 You are never alone brother, we are and always will be troopies op die Grens

[andreasjakobliepe]

This song has brought back tears to my eyes, because I and my family were living in Ondangwa during 75-82.

I wonder how many of my schoolfriends were affected by the war ( at +/- 3:00).

I´d love to return and pay my respect, but NOT under this government.

May the fallen rest in heavenly peace !

[outlaw21actual]

what does the SADF training have that produces such superior warriors of the bush?

[MartinIDavies]

the Boers..

[alagentleman1]

@MartinIDavies

I will second that. The Boers are a magnificent people. God bless them!

[MartinIDavies]

how did SADF conjured up such effective bush fighters? To gain an appreciation go back into SA history. I suggest you read Commando an autobiography by Deneys Reitz. A treasure trove of facts about the Boer War and how they fought the British to a standstill (very similar to Americans in WOI). at 17 he lived and fought through it all. A fascinating insight into the Boer psyche. This will help you gain an appreciation of their nature. Good reading

[katpiering123]

@outlaw21actual Guys like Willem Ratte. An exceptional warrior and teacher. The real deal. They should make a movie of his life.

[harryc44u]

Sit in Australia. Wonder wat dit vir ons vandag betekin, al daai dapper manne wat vir Siud-Afrika gesterf het. Veraaiers wat ons land weg gegee het...

[sheltar100]

I was told by an American woman embedded in Iraq and protected by South African mercenaries that they were absolutely the best. I didn't surprise me...but made me so proud to be South African.

[MartinIDavies]

Nice to  know that the boys are keeping their skills sharp... never know when and where they might be needed again

[LizzieForJesus]

my pa was in die orloeg. Kyk var ons is nou. ek is 15 en in Australie, wens ek kan terug gaan. ek was in 2000 weg.

[johnnyswamper]

Dankie vir die vertaling.

[w1ndp0mp]

To all the SADF Vets, thank you for keeping us safe back home.

[rugbyplaya1000]

Absolutely the best song Ive heard in ages from my mother land....we all paid a price only to be forgotten. Hopefully this song will keep the memories of our fallen heroes alive..

[Hardlydangerous]

I´ve just seen this now for the first time.

These were my brothers. I am typing this through blurry eyes, eyes filled with tears. God bless you guys. You were the best. The world spits on us now, but we don´t care because we knew we were fighting the good fight.

I was there. Madimbu 1974

Vasbyt kerels

[fleuger99]

Outlaw21actual, Many of us SADF vets now live in your country :-)

Thanks for the recognition of our efforts and may you USMC vets come out on top of your struggles!

We'll Never Forget - 3SAI

[outlaw21actual]

The US Marine Corps recognizes our South African brothers & their valiant sacrifices in contribution to the downfall of communism. Semper Fi

[DURPORT]

outlaw21actual

Thank you for your kind words. God bless you and the US Marine Corps.

[fleuger99]

Outlaw21actual, Many of us SADF vets now live in your country ;-)

Appreciate the recognition and may you USMC Vets get through your struggles and come out on top!

We'll Never Forget - 3SAI

[BothaBoeta]

Yup,many of us Boers now live in the US.Thanks for the kind words...Never forget Oudsthoorn Infantry School!!

[jimboclinton]

@BothaBoeta Welcome to the USA! Glad to have you!

[iceweaselsgnawmybrai]

This just sent shiver down my spine.

My father served for two and a half years on in Namibia, and we watched this together, and it was just one of those moments I'll keep forever.

Thankyou

[MartinIDavies]

South Africa what an amazing wonderful country... I know its fashionable and easy to ridicule honor and discipline and sincere love of country I wonder if SA will ever again conjure up such brave capable young men. I attended school with this generation of SA lads I wonder where they are now? God SA can use men with these qualities now

[boerewors1973]

Pragtig! Beter as De La Rey! Baie dankie

[asas2jh]

Thanks!

[umfums]

ta mate, that brought back memories

[Hendo1974]

An efficient and well discipline War Machine-the Cubans and Soviets Learned that the HARD WAY! Respected Armed Force

[brendonwright07]

We where there,and some of us still together,as we reminisce.

[fleuger99]

How did the dedication go? Please share any details. Thanks!

[Keranofkri]

Thanks for the notification I'm in the UK at that date so can't attend. Dis jammer want ek sou graag daar wou wees(really wanted to be there). Miskien n paar ou makkers daar raak loop(maybe run into a few old mates there). Hope someone posts vids of it love to see some interviews and pics etc.

[Targul]

I've heard this song without lyrics, but now that I understand it, I feel that is a deep homenage to all the men who died in this war, and are now forgotten by politic reasons.

Good or bad reasons for fighting this war, they were obligued to do it. An many gave their lives. I think they deserve this song.

[alagentleman1]

OUTSTANDING Tribute to the SADF by Bok van Blerk! God bless the troopers, both living and dead, who sacrificed so much for South Africa and for the West. I pray that one day the full story of their valor will be told to Western audiences who do not know or understand about the Border War. Thank you for the English translation!

[welcool2007]

Hoop dat iemand sal die 50 min op neem en hier by Youtube op sit, vir al die mense wat nie kan daar wees nie.

[lekkernaafi]

The official opening of the SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE will take place at the Voortrekkers monument cultural terrain at 09H00 for 09H50 on Sunday 25 Oct 2009

Calling all SADF veterans families + friends Honour our fallen SOLDIERS

Pleace come and Pay your respect

(The SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE was mostly funded by charity and not by the govermment)

20 years is a long time my freind it is time we HONOUR OUR FALLEN BRAVE SADF BROTHERS WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE

[alagentleman1]

Considering that the mainstream media in the U.S. will most likely ignore the opening of the SADF Wall of Remembrance, I hope that someone might post something on Youtube about the event. This is a GREAT thing for you SADF veterans. Thank you for this information, as I did not know such a memorial was planned.