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Licensed To Kill: Hired Guns In The War On Terror
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Robert Young Pelton First Became Aware Of The Phenomenon Of Hired Guns In The War On Terror When He Met A Covert Team Of Contractors On The Afghanistan/Pakistan Border In The Fall Of 2003. Pelton Soon Embarked On A Globespanning Odyssey To Penetrate And Understand This Shadowy World, Ultimately Delivering Stunning Insights Into The Way Private Soldiers Are Used.Enter A Bloodsoaked World Of South African Mercenaries And Tribal Fighters Backed By Ruthless Financiers. Drop Into Baghdads Green Zone, Strap On Body Armor, And Take A Daily Highspeed Ride With A Doomed Crew Of Security Contractors Who Dodge Car Bombs And Snipers Just To Get Their Charges To The Airport. Share A Drink In A Chic Hotel Bar With Wealthy Owners Of Private Armies Who Debate The Best Way To Stay Alive In War Zones.Licensed To Kill Spans Four Continents And Three Years, Taking Us Inside The Cias Dirty Wars; The Brutal Contractor Murders In Fallujah And The Alamolike Sieges In Najaf And Al Kut; The Deep South Contractor Training Camps Where Exspecial Operations Soldiers And Even Small Town Cops Learn The Ropes; The Contractor Conventions Where Macho Attendees Swap Bulletpunctuated Tales And Discuss Upcoming Gigs; And The Grim Central African Prison Where Contractors Turned Failed Mercenaries Pay A Steep Price.The United States Has Encouraged The Use Of The Private Sector In All Facets Of The War On Terror, Placing Contractors Outside The Bounds Of Functional Legal Constraints. With The Shocking Clarity That Can Come Only From Firsthand Observation, Licensed To Kill Painstakingly Deconstructs The Most Controversial Events And Introduces The Pivotal Players. Most Disturbingly, It Shows That There Are Indeed Thousands Of Contractorswith Hundreds More Being Produced Every Monthwhove Been Given A License To Kill, Their Services Available To The Highest Bidder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror'? A: The book explores the world of private contractors and mercenaries involved in the War on Terror, providing insights into their operations, motivations, and the implications of using private soldiers in conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Robert Young Pelton, a journalist and filmmaker known for his work on conflict and mercenaries.
- Q: What type of book is 'Licensed to Kill'? A: It is a nonfiction book that falls under the category of Education & Reference, specifically focusing on military and conflict studies.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 376 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Licensed to Kill' published? A: The book was published on August 28, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any special features of this book? A: Yes, it is noted as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have minor wear but is overall in good shape.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth analysis and firsthand accounts that can be useful for academic research on private military contractors and their roles in modern warfare.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about private contractors in war zones? A: The author shares observations from his experiences, detailing the operations of contractors, the environment they operate in, and the moral and legal complexities surrounding their use in warfare.