We Fear Naught But God by Paul Els (With CD & Signed)

We Fear Naught But God by Paul Els is one of the more desirable modern South African military history titles focusing on the famed South African Special Forces, commonly known as “The Recces.” Published in 2000 by Covos-Day Books, this gripping account explores the training, operational history, hardships, and mindset of the elite reconnaissance units that operated during the South African Border War and related conflicts.

Written with insight into the culture and realities faced by these operators, the book examines covert reconnaissance missions, survival behind enemy lines, and the demanding standards expected of Special Forces soldiers. Richly illustrated throughout, the work combines historical narrative with photographs and firsthand perspectives, making We Fear Naught But God an important addition to collections dealing with South African military history, counter-insurgency warfare, and Border War literature.

This particular example is especially collectible as it is a signed copy by Paul Els and retains the scarce original complimentary music CD, “The Recces” by Lourens Fourie, a feature seldom still present with surviving copies. Copies retaining the CD are notably harder to locate on the secondary market, particularly in such well-preserved condition.

An increasingly sought-after title among collectors of militaria, SADF history, Special Forces material, and Africana military books, this work appeals both to historians and collectors interested in the operational history of elite units in Southern Africa.

Condition – Near Fine 

Near fine signed paperback. Covers remain clean and bright with only very light shelf wear. Internally clean and well preserved. Signed by Paul Els on the title page. Includes the original complimentary “The Recces” music CD by Lourens Fourie, which is not often found present. An excellent collectible example.