Making a Killing: The Explosive Story of a Hired Gun in Iraq

Ashcroft, Captain James

ISBN 10: 1852273119 / ISBN 13: 9781852273118

Published by Virgin Books, U.S.A., 2006

About this Item

241pp including index The explosive story of a hired gun in Iraq An action-packed page turner that reveals the dangers of the author's adrenalin-fueled life as a security contractor in Baghdad.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making a Killing: The Explosive Story of a Hired Gun in Iraq
• Publisher: Virgin Books, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852273119
• ISBN 13: 9781852273118
• Binding: Cloth Hardback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography
  • Military History

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Synopsis

In the tradition of Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero comes an explosive insider's account of life as a private soldier in Iraq. In September 2003, James "Ash" Ashcroft, a former British Infantry captain who served in West Belfast and Bosnia, landed in Iraq as a gun for hire. It was the beginning of an 18-month journey into blood and chaos. Ashcroft provides a firsthand view of the secret world of private security where ex-soldiers employed to protect United States and British interests can make up to $1,000 a day. He also reveals a new kind of warfare where the rules are still being written; although hostilities are officially over, the fighting goes on. Scores of U.S. soldiers die every day and Coalition Forces struggle to defend their own bases, let alone bring order. The death of every insurgent killed only recruits a dozen more to fight Western forces.

About the Author

Captain James Ashcroft is a former British Infantry Captain who served as a private security contractor in Iraq from September 2003 until spring 2005.