Mercenaries: Mercenaries: Soldiers of Fortune, from Ancient Greece to Today#s Private Military Companies - Paperback

by Michael Lee Lanning (Author)

A fascinating history of "soldiers of fortune"--who earn their full-time living waging war--with emphasis on the current role of mercenaries in America's war against terror, and their potential use in future conflicts. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Original.

Author Biography

Michael Lee Lanning retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel after more than twenty years' service. During his assignment to Vietnam, he served as both an infantry platoon leader and a company commander in the 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). He is the author of fourteen books, including Inside the LRRPs, Inside Force Recon, and Inside the Crosshairs.