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Congo Mercenary

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Congo Mercenary

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.

Country	USA
Author	Mike Hoare
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	Paladin ed.
EISBN	9781610048774
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Paladin Press
Manufacturer	Paladin Press
NumberOfPages	342
PublicationDate	2008-01-01
Publisher	Paladin Press
ReleaseDate	2008-01-01
Studio	Paladin Press

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