Congo Warriors

by Mike Hoare

Book Overview

Colonel Mike Hoare commanded a unit of mercenary soldiers during the armed uprising in the Congo in 1964 and 1965, which he described in detail in his previous book, Congo Mercenary . In this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581606478
• ISBN13: 9781581606478
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Paladin Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Not so much a history as it is a memoir

Filled with anecdotes from the unfortunate wars fought in the Congo following its independence from Belgium this is a fascinating look at many of the ordinary (and extraordinary!) days spent by mercenaries hired by the various governments there to accomplish goals their own Soldiers were unable to achieve. Hoare was involved in the Katanga episode and fought the Simbas, mobilized a small "navy" to fight on Lake Tanganyika and helped rescue hostages in Stanleyville, all the while meeting various odd characters. An easy read with helpful maps.