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- Book Title
- Katanga 1960-63
- ISBN
- 9780750989169
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Katanga 1960-63: Mercenaries, Spies and the African Nation That Waged War on the World
- Item Height
- 198 mm
- Publisher
- T.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
- Subject
- Archaeology, History
- Item Width
- 129 mm
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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The first full account of an African secession that introduced the modern mercenary and killed the head of the United Nations In King Leopold II's infamous Congo Free State at the turn of the century, severed hands became a form of currency. But the Belgians don't seem to have a sense of historical shame, as they connived for an independent Katanga state in 1960 to protect Belgian mining interests. What happened next was extraordinary. 'Katanga 1960-63' tells, for the first time, the full story of the Congolese province that declared independence and found itself at war with the world. The Congo had no intention of allowing the renegade region to secede, and neither did the CIA, the KGB, or the United Nations. It was a fantastically uneven battle. The UN fielded soldiers from twenty nations, America paid the bills, and the Soviets intrigued behind the scenes. Yet to everyone's surprise the new nation's rag-tag army of local gendarmes, jungle tribesmen and, controversially, European mercenaries, refused to give in. For two and a half years Katanga, the scrawniest underdog ever to fight a war, held off the world with guerrilla warfare, two-faced diplomacy, and some shady financial backing. It even looked as if the Katangese might win. AUTHOR: Christopher Othen is a journalist, legal representative for asylum seekers, and English language teacher in Warsaw. He is the author of 'Franco's International Brigades: Adventurers, Fascists, and Christian Crusaders in the Spanish Civil War', published in English and Spanish. SELLING POINTS: . Blood diamonds, organised European mercenaries, the 20th-century 'Scramble for Africa', CIA-sponsored African dictatorships, global corporations picking clean the bones of third world countries - this is the story of Katanga . For the first time includes interviews with surviving mercenaries, Congolese veterans, former United Nations peacekeepers from Sweden and Ireland, and Belgian settlers present during the fighting . Why was the USAF fighting this war? Simple: three-quarters of all the cobalt and one-half of the tantalum essential to build the very machines they were flying came from Katanga 25 b/w images and maps
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T.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
ISBN-13
9780750989169
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Publication Year
2018
Subject
Archaeology, History
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Katanga 1960-63: Mercenaries, Spies and the African Nation That Waged War on the World
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
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Item Height
198 mm
Item Width
129 mm
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United Kingdom
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- u***t (2229)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.
- w***r (65)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described and despatched in quick time. Item arrived within 3 days and was well packaged. Item was much cheaper than I found elsewhere online. I had a query about my order and the seller responded on the same day and sorted everything out. Would happily buy from seller again
- r***y (430)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFirst book went missing/didn't arrive, but Jessica in customer support sorted it out, sending a second copy, it arrived fast and safe, as described, well wrapped, good price and quick customer support. Thank you Jessica😁🎂👍🥰😎Runes: a Handbook - 9781783276974 (#314128475728)