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Exploring the historical and contemporary roles of mercenaries, this book delves into their significance in warfare, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern private military companies. It examines the increasing reliance on outsourced military services, including security, training, and logistics, across various nations like the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Australia. The justification for employing mercenaries, centered on effectiveness and cost-efficiency, is critically analyzed within the context of military strategy and global politics.
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Mercenaries, Alan Axelrod
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Mercenaries
- Subtitle
- A Guide to Private Armies and Private Military Companies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Axelrod
- Publisher
- CQ Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9781608712489
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the historical and contemporary roles of mercenaries, this book delves into their significance in warfare, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern private military companies. It examines the increasing reliance on outsourced military services, including security, training, and logistics, across various nations like the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Australia. The justification for employing mercenaries, centered on effectiveness and cost-efficiency, is critically analyzed within the context of military strategy and global politics.