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Edward McGill Alexander
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Brigadier general Edward McGill Alexander | |
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| Born | 31 March 1947 Boksburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Army |
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| Rank | Brigadier general |
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| Awards |              SADC PSO |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne (m. 1972) |
| Other work | Reserve Force Council |
Edward George McGill Alexander SM MMM ORB SAStC (born 31 March 1947) is a former South African Army officer. Alexander has participated in airborne exercises and conferences with the British Army, and has jumped with and been awarded parachute wings by the Chilean, British and ROC (Taiwan) Armies. He has written many articles on military topics,[3] some of which have been published internationally, including one by the US Army.[4] He has also authored or co-authored three books. Alexander delivered the 2006 Turner Lecture at the SA Military Academy and in the same year delivered a paper at a Military History Conference on Small Wars and Insurgencies in Canberra, Australia. Besides the BMil degree from the University of Stellenbosch, he holds an Honours BA, an MA[5] and a PhD in history from the University of South Africa.
- ^ "Hostage in Taipei: A true story of forgiveness and hope". cladach.com. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ Alexander, Brigadier McGill (2006). "The Liberation Struggle in Southern Africa: Airborne Tactics in an Insurgency War". In Dennis, Peter; Grey, Jeffrey (eds.). AN ART IN ITSELF THE THEORY AND CONDUCT OF SMALL WARS AND INSURGENCIES (PDF). Australian History Military Publications (AHMP). pp. 88–117. ISBN 1-876439-04-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ Alexander, McGill (July 1995). "An African Rapid-deployment Force for Peace Operations on the African Continent". Leavenworth. Foreign Military Studies Office Publications. Archived from the original on 28 November 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ McGill Alexander, Edward (July 2003). The Cassinga Raid (PDF).
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