From Biblical times and the Crusades through the American Revolution up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, mercenaries—professional soldiers who contract themselves out to the highest bidder—have played a vital role in most, if not all, military and paramilitary campaigns, helping to determine the victors and the vanquished. Contract Warriors reveals their compelling story for the first time.
• Why they fight (and for how much)
• How they fight
• The unique lifestyle of mercenaries both on and off the battlefield
• The spoils and business of war
• The current role of mercenaries in the world’s arms trade
• The significance of the mercenary in popular culture and film
Featuring a special afterword by W. Thomas Smith Jr. and his interview with Richard Marcinko, military consultant and author of the bestselling book Rogue Warrior
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Book Details
Author(s)Fred Rosen
PublisherAlpha
ISBN / ASINB001G8WGBG
ISBN-13978B001G8WGB3
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank4,229,407
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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The complete history of soldiers for hire.