Eddie,
That is correct.
The "internationalist" soldiers fighting with the MPLA were indeed Cubans (even thought there were a few Portuguese too), the USSR and DDR guys there were considered just military advisers and I'm not sure if they ever took part in any combat situation. Unless perhaps flying those Migs!...
I also think the Angolan government didn't have any Awards to give during that period. Not even sure they have some now! I can try to ask for the help of a couple of friends living there and a familly member currently working there.
So I guess the only possibility is that some of the Soviets stationed there have been awarded some Soviet Awards for that.
Best,
Dolf
That is correct.
The "internationalist" soldiers fighting with the MPLA were indeed Cubans (even thought there were a few Portuguese too), the USSR and DDR guys there were considered just military advisers and I'm not sure if they ever took part in any combat situation. Unless perhaps flying those Migs!...
I also think the Angolan government didn't have any Awards to give during that period. Not even sure they have some now! I can try to ask for the help of a couple of friends living there and a familly member currently working there.
So I guess the only possibility is that some of the Soviets stationed there have been awarded some Soviet Awards for that.
Best,
Dolf
