Helion Talks – Bold in Battle: South African Stories from World War II

<p>In this episode of Helion Talks, host Tony Garcia speaks with historian Karen Horn, author of Bold in Battle: South African Stories from the Second World War. Karen shares how her work brings to life the overlooked experiences of South African volunteers who served across Africa and Europe — men and women whose stories have long remained in the margins of military history.</p><p>Drawing on personal diaries, letters, and firsthand accounts, Karen discusses the human side of war — from the courage of ordinary soldiers and POWs to the quiet sacrifices of families back home. She also reflects on South Africa’s complex culture of remembrance, the challenges of commemoration, and the importance of preserving these voices for future generations.</p><p>Helion Talks releases new episodes once a month, featuring authors and historians from around the world.</p><p>Links:</p><p> <a href="http://helion.co.uk/military-history-books/bold-in-battle-south-african-stories-from-the-second-world-war.php" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bold in Battle: South African Stories from the Second World War</a></p><p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karen_horn_author/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karen Horn on Instagram</a></p><p> Helion &amp; Co: <a href="https://www.helion.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.helion.co.uk/</a></p><p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/helionbooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/helionbooks/</a></p><p> X: <a href="https://x.com/Helionbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/Helionbooks</a></p><p>Produced and hosted for Helion &amp; Co by UGS — <a href="https://undergroundstrategy.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://undergroundstrategy.com</a></p><p>Music: ‘Legionnaire’ by Scott Buckley — released under CC-BY 4.0. <a href="https://www.scottbuckley.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.scottbuckley.com.au</a></p>