Executive Outcomes


Author:

Eeben Barlow


Publish Date:

2007


Publisher:

Galago


Cover Type:

Hardcover


Condition:

Very Good
In very good condition with minimal wear to cover. Spine has one crease. Original booksellers price sticker on back cover.

Against all odds

R995.00

Details

Executive Outcomes: Against All Odds is a gripping account of one of the most well-known private military companies of the 1990s, Executive Outcomes (EO), and its dramatic role in some of Africa’s most turbulent conflicts. Written by [Author], this book provides an inside look at the operations, challenges, and successes of EO, which became famous for its ability to turn the tide in conflict zones where conventional military forces struggled.

The narrative centers around the company’s operations in Sierra Leone, Angola, and other war-torn regions, where Executive Outcomes was hired to combat insurgencies and stabilize governments. Drawing on firsthand accounts from former operatives and key military leaders, the book explores how EO’s highly trained mercenaries managed to achieve remarkable victories against overwhelming odds, often with limited resources and support.

Executive Outcomes: Against All Odds delves into the company’s controversial tactics, the ethical dilemmas of privatized warfare, and its lasting impact on modern military operations. It highlights the complexity of operating in volatile regions where political instability, corruption, and external interference create unique challenges for private contractors.

This book offers a fascinating and thought-provoking look into the growing world of private military companies, their role in global security, and the debate surrounding their use in modern warfare. Whether you’re interested in military history, international relations, or the ethics of private contracting, Executive Outcomes: Against All Odds provides a powerful insight into one of the most influential mercenary companies of the late 20th century.