In Kill Zone Surviving as a Private Military Contractor in Iraq

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Synopsis

When Neil Reynolds was first asked in 2003 whether he’d like to work in Iraq as a private military contractor, he didn’t even know where it was on the map. But he would soon learn the ins and outs of working and surviving in one of the world’s most violent conflict zones.Reynolds was part of one of the first groups of South Africans to start private military security companies in Iraq. His refreshingly honest account tells of all the numerous challenges they faced: from finding a safe hotel in Baghdad to being forced to buy guns on the black market and dodging bullets on several hair-raising protection missions.He describes their successful low profile strategy where they tried to blend in with the local Iraqis in their choice of vehicles and clothing. Reynolds also tells the tragic story of his four South African colleagues who were kidnapped and killed in Baghdad in 2006.His candid observations and dry humour offers a unique perspective on the harsh realities of the life of a private military contractor.

Book details

Author:
neil Reynolds
ISBN:
9781868428571
Related ISBNs:
9781868428564
Publisher:
Jonathan Ball Publishers
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-04-19
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
Neil Reynolds 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Biographies and Memoirs, History, Military, Nonfiction