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In this fast-moving account of his life, Tim Spicer describes all the events surrounding the catastrophe in Papua New Guinea, when he was captured at gunpoint and held in captivity - and came away with his life, his men, and 36 million dollars. Here too is a discussion of the notorious "Arms for Africa" affair - the Sandline Affair of 1996, which tied Robin Cook, the Foreign Office and Customs and Excise in a knot over whether Sandline had broken a UN embargo on supplying arms to the legitimate government-in-exile of Sierra Leone. Training troops in Africa or Asia, rescue missions to the Congo and developing a new concept for military operations are all part of Spicer's story. These are the highlights to an account of modern soldiering in peace and war, on the creation of private military companies - the modern, legitimate version of the old mercenary ideal. The book concludes with Tim Spicer's troubled forecast about the dangerous world that lies ahead in the new millennium.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002953684
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Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 184018180X-7-1
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Anbieter: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_399414694
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Anbieter: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Light toning to page ends. DJ with some edge wear, tears and creasing. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9999-9996546562
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Anbieter: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, USA
Zustand: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18-184018180x-G
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this fast-moving account of his life, Tim Spicer describes all the events surrounding the catastrophe in Papua New Guinea, when he was captured at gunpoint and held in captivity - and came away with his life, his men, and 36 million dollars. Here too is a discussion of the notorious "Arms for Africa" affair - the Sandline Affair of 1996, which tied Robin Cook, the Foreign Office and Customs and Excise in a knot over whether Sandline had broken a UN embargo on supplying arms to the legitimate government-in-exile of Sierra Leone. Training troops in Africa or Asia, rescue missions to the Congo and developing a new concept for military operations are all part of Spicer's story. These are the highlights to an account of modern soldiering in peace and war, on the creation of private military companies - the modern, legitimate version of the old mercenary ideal. The book concludes with Tim Spicer's troubled forecast about the dangerous world that lies ahead in the new millennium. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR001364856
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Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA
Zustand: Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 1.41. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-184018180X-acp
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Anbieter: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.41. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 184018180X-2-3
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Anbieter: Michael Moons Bookshop, PBFA, Whitehaven, CUMBR, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback, 1999. Pictorial dustjacket VG. Green cloth very clean. Pages a little age-browned & foxed at the edges, internally very clean & tight. No inscriptions. Illustrated. 240 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1668421413891
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Hardcover. Zustand: very good. In Used Condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Ubyused184018180X
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