Author: Mike Hoare
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473817706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The famous adventurer and mercenary recounts his exploits during the Congo Crisis in this Cold War military memoir. At the close of 1960, the newly formed Independent State of Katanga in central Africa recruited Thomas “Mad Mike” Hoare and his 4 Commando team of mercenary soldiers to suppress a rebellion by Baluba warriors known to torture the enemy soldiers they captured. In The Road to Kalamata, Hoare tells the story of 4 Commando and its evolution from a loose assembly of individuals into a highly organized professional fighting unit. Hoare’s memoir presents a compelling portrait of the men who sell their military skills for money. They are, in his words, “a breed of men which has almost vanished from the face of the earth." Originally published in 1989, this edition of The Road to Kalamata features a new foreword by the 20th century's most famous mercenary and one of its most eloquent storytellers.
The Road to Kalamata
Author: Mike Hoare
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473817706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The famous adventurer and mercenary recounts his exploits during the Congo Crisis in this Cold War military memoir. At the close of 1960, the newly formed Independent State of Katanga in central Africa recruited Thomas “Mad Mike” Hoare and his 4 Commando team of mercenary soldiers to suppress a rebellion by Baluba warriors known to torture the enemy soldiers they captured. In The Road to Kalamata, Hoare tells the story of 4 Commando and its evolution from a loose assembly of individuals into a highly organized professional fighting unit. Hoare’s memoir presents a compelling portrait of the men who sell their military skills for money. They are, in his words, “a breed of men which has almost vanished from the face of the earth." Originally published in 1989, this edition of The Road to Kalamata features a new foreword by the 20th century's most famous mercenary and one of its most eloquent storytellers.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473817706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The famous adventurer and mercenary recounts his exploits during the Congo Crisis in this Cold War military memoir. At the close of 1960, the newly formed Independent State of Katanga in central Africa recruited Thomas “Mad Mike” Hoare and his 4 Commando team of mercenary soldiers to suppress a rebellion by Baluba warriors known to torture the enemy soldiers they captured. In The Road to Kalamata, Hoare tells the story of 4 Commando and its evolution from a loose assembly of individuals into a highly organized professional fighting unit. Hoare’s memoir presents a compelling portrait of the men who sell their military skills for money. They are, in his words, “a breed of men which has almost vanished from the face of the earth." Originally published in 1989, this edition of The Road to Kalamata features a new foreword by the 20th century's most famous mercenary and one of its most eloquent storytellers.
Let's Go Greece 8th Edition
Author: Julia Bonnheim
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312348854
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Lets Go seamlessly guides you from the depths of history in Athens to the aquamarine shallows in the Dodecanese, without breaking the bank.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312348854
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Lets Go seamlessly guides you from the depths of history in Athens to the aquamarine shallows in the Dodecanese, without breaking the bank.
Let's Go Greece 9th Edition
Author: Meghan C. Joyce
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312374501
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312374501
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.
Congo Mercenary
Author: Mike Hoare
Publisher: Paladin Press
ISBN: 9781581606393
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In July 1964, after four years of uneasy independence, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was engulfed by an armed rebellion that spread throughout the country like a bush fire. The rebel soldiers struck terror into the hearts of civilians and National Army soldiers alike. Faced with this situation, the Congolese government hired legendary mercenary leader Mike Hoare to quell the uprising and bring order to the country. In Congo Mercenary, Mike Hoare tells the true story of his resolute band of mercenaries during the Congo war. In fascinating detail, Hoare describes how the mercenaries were recruited and trained, and then recounts their adventures through four combat campaigns over an 18-month period during which they liberated Stanleyville, fought rebels in the hinterland, freed hundreds of European hostages and restored law and order to the Congo. Originally published in 1967, and now including a new foreword by Mike Hoare, Congo Mercenary is a well-written and historically important account of one of the most brutal rebellions in Africa, as well as an accurate and gritty depiction of the mercenary life.
Publisher: Paladin Press
ISBN: 9781581606393
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In July 1964, after four years of uneasy independence, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was engulfed by an armed rebellion that spread throughout the country like a bush fire. The rebel soldiers struck terror into the hearts of civilians and National Army soldiers alike. Faced with this situation, the Congolese government hired legendary mercenary leader Mike Hoare to quell the uprising and bring order to the country. In Congo Mercenary, Mike Hoare tells the true story of his resolute band of mercenaries during the Congo war. In fascinating detail, Hoare describes how the mercenaries were recruited and trained, and then recounts their adventures through four combat campaigns over an 18-month period during which they liberated Stanleyville, fought rebels in the hinterland, freed hundreds of European hostages and restored law and order to the Congo. Originally published in 1967, and now including a new foreword by Mike Hoare, Congo Mercenary is a well-written and historically important account of one of the most brutal rebellions in Africa, as well as an accurate and gritty depiction of the mercenary life.
Area Handbook for Greece
Author: Eugene K. Keefe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A Handbook for Travellers in Greece
Author: John Murray (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Handbook for Travellers in Greece
Author: John Murray (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aegean Islands (Greece and Turkey)
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aegean Islands (Greece and Turkey)
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Peloponnesiaca
Author: William Martin Leake
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108020100
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A detailed description of historical artefacts, sites and geography mentioned in Leake's work Travels in the Morea.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108020100
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A detailed description of historical artefacts, sites and geography mentioned in Leake's work Travels in the Morea.
The modern traveller [by J. Conder].
Author: Josiah Conder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
A Handbook for Travellers in Greece ... Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged, Etc. [The Reviser's Preface Signed: R. G. W.]
Author: John Murray (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description