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Making A Killing by James Ashcroft
Making A Killing by James Ashcroft
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Making A Killing

The Explosive Story of a Hired Gun in Iraq
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"Great reading."
5 stars"

Review by Ken on 6th February, 2019

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A top book written by an expert in his field. I would recommend it to all. Cheers – Ken Hedge

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Repackaged edition of this controversial, action-packed account of the life of a private soldier on the Iraqi frontline In September 2003, James 'Ash' Ashcroft, a former British Infantry Captain, arrived in Iraq as a 'gun for hire'. It was the beginning of an 18-month journey into blood and chaos. In this action-packed page-turner, Ashcroft reveals the dangers of his adrenalin-fuelled life as a security contractor in Baghdad, where private soldiers outnumber non-US Coalition forces in a war that is slowly being privatised. From blow-by-blow accounts of days under mortar bombardment to revelations about life operating deep within the Iraqi community, Ashcroft shares the real, unsanitised story of the war in Iraq - and its aftermath - direct from the front line.

Author Biography:

James Ashcroft is a former British Infantry Captain who served in West Belfast and Yugoslavia, and trained with various elite US Army and Marine Units. Since leaving the army James has spent twelve years as a security and risk consultant to multi-national clients and high net worth individuals around the world. He worked as a private security contractor in Iraq from September 2003 to May 2005.
Release date Australia
July 5th, 2007
Audiences
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations
2x8 b/w illustration section
Pages
368
Dimensions
129x198x22
ISBN-13
9780753512340
Product ID
1713535

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