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January 14
The Organization of African Unity ( OAU) in Addis Ababa meets to discuss the situation in Angola
Imperialism wants the OAU agreed ceasefire in Angola
and the withdrawal of foreign troops
later to form a coalition government
between his two puppets groups
and the MPLA.
The military successes of the patriots
especially in the Northern front
decidedly influence the meeting of the OAU.
In the final vote
22 African governments remains firm with the people of Angola
and their legitimate representative
MPLA.
In the OUA imperialism receives another defeat.
His thesis is not approved.
Well fellow soldiers...
As usual, our president, then we get some wins
We sent a circular
to be read to you
will precede read it...
" Congratulations on the tremendous victory in Uige.
estimates should fully exploit success
advantage...
possible demoralization of the enemy
and continue the progress
salute and congratulate all the fighters.
Drafted this cable just received the news
making Carmona.
Our joy is great!
We congratulate warmly !
Reminding optimal and appropriate policy on prisoners
and the population of that area.
Greetings... Fidel.
VIVA OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF !
VIVA!
VIVA LA REVOLUTION!
VIVA!
LIVE THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CUBA !
VIVA!
HOMELAND OR DEATH!
WIN !
January 25, 1976 ESTABLISHING THE AIR FORCE PEOPLE OF ANGOLA
Prior...
Zairian aircraft had begun to violate the territory of Angola
Shelling Teixeira De Sousa and Kasongo
had thrown a balance of many civilians dead.
On January 25 in Luanda
is created the People's Air Force of Angola.
President of the People's Republic of Angola
MPLA President
Commander in Chief of the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola
Popular Angolan Air Force
is ready to run
any and all mission
we be entrusted by Comrade President
Commander in Chief of Popular Forces for the Liberation of Angola
Commander Column: Dimango
send Allow to rest.
Comrades Central Committee members
Comrades members of the Government
Comrades FAPLA
Comrades.
creation of the People's Air Force of Angola
is made at a time when imperialism
puppet heads and maneuver in various fields
to try to destroy our State
Angola People's Air Force
is an instrument in the hands of the Angolan people
to defend the achievements of the Revolution
and ensure peace and progress
Angolan entire nation.
Ensuring daily defense system
increasing their capacity for action
the People's Republic of Angola place
the necessary basis for imposing the enemy of the country
respect for the territorial integrity of our country
ensure the unity of the Nation
and consolidate the foundations of progress.
People's Republic of Angola
Angolan territory comprises all
And why has the duty to defend the entire population
who is in the intentions of the enemy
brother peoples, solidarity with us
will once again our appreciation and recognition.
Comrades, we continue to strengthen our defense
perfecting and improving the technical means
the quality of the men who use them.
courage and discipline continue action
for independence conquered by people power
live the People Air Force of Angola !
Victory is certain !
BATTLE IN THE HILLS OF MEDUNDA
In the south, near the region of Katope, there are some isolated elevations
known under the name of Medunda Morros
In early January
major fighting is there
the main objective is to seize these elevations
favoring an excellent vantage point for artillery
In a case of fighting an unusual event...
In a second attempt to seize one of the Morros
The enemy, with forces of 400 men
reinforced by a company of armored cars
and supported by artillery fire
attacks the 24 patriots who defend the position