We find the first SWAPO cadre ever to cross the border with a weapon. A tale is told of the first clash between South African forces and insurgents in Northern Namibia in 1966. Some of those who fought on either side forty years ago, tell their stories. We sketch the background: Harold MacMillan gives his “Winds of Change” speech. Africa wins independence – except in the south. SWAPO is born out of resistance to migrant labour.