Surviving the International War Zone: Security Lessons Learned and Stories from Police and Military Peacekeeping Forces
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 143982794X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Surviving the International War Zone" according to William J. Wilhite. A fascinating, enthralling read! Like a lot of other boomers, I spent most of my adult life wondering what value, if any, the UN actually had beyond serving as an international circus arena where politicians slandered one another at will. This book changed that misconception. Some of the stories made me laugh while others had such an emotional impact that I had to put the book down and give my brain time to wrap itself around what I had just read. You cannot read this book and not be affected b. Billy Budd said UN Peacekeepers. From Forward to Conclusion, the book is fascinating and riveting. The unabashed stories of contributing authors provides readers an "inside" view of what it is to become a Peacekeeper and the myriad of experiences they encountered. There has never been such a comprehensive recapitulation of what its like to work and live in civilian-oriented global law enforcement communities. Until now few people would know of this work or comprehend its necessity. The authors give intricate insight not only t. "Outstanding Reading" according to Quantico. I received this book just before Christmas and because of company I was only able to read a few pages before the holidays. Once my company left town, I picked this book up and I have not been able to put it down. Bob Rail gives the reader a insiders view of what our UN peace keepers go through every day from operational issues to meal time. What these quiet heros go through each day is truly amazing and this author brings these experiences out in vivid color. The authors wife was able to visit
Having served as an International Police officer for the United Nations Police Task Force in Bosnia and Kosovo and as an instructor at the Specialized advanced Training Unit of the High Institute of the Baghdad Police College in Iraq, Rail here relates stories from his experiences and combines them with the personal stories of other soldiers and police who have served in such conflict zones as Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor, Cambodia, Haiti, and Liberia that are intended to provide lessons on surviving in a foreign war zone.In Research Book News, booknews, February 2011
Dr. . An internationally respected and acclaimed instructor, he is a frequent contributor to publications, television, and radio programs and conducts both training and consulting services for universities and corporations worldwide. He has been a physical confrontation advisor and resource training provider to personnel for NATO and OSCE. He is the author of four
With contributions from soldiers and law enforcement personnel from 13 different countries who have lived and served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor, Cambodia, Haiti, and Liberia, the book includes practical tips for day-to-day life in a war zone. Presenting accounts written by military and police officers who lived in different dangerous regions across the world, the book offers an inside look at the lives of the officers and the local people living in the war zone environment. Covering many facets of daily life, the book helps readers understand how to survive in deadly terrain. It examines topics such as: Surviving extreme temperatures and staying healthy Interacting with the indigenous p