Tag Archives: Mercenaries

Five Down, No Glory: Frank G. Tinker, Mercenary Ace in the Spanish Civil War

Posted on December 30, 2013 by

Five Down, No Glory: Frank G. Tinker, Mercenary Ace in the Spanish Civil War Ellis, Steve, USAFR. Air Power History59.3 (Fall 2012): 59-60. Abstract (summary) In 1938, Tinker published his account of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Bad Boy-Bert Hall: Aviator and Mercenary of the Skies

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The Bad Boy-Bert Hall: Aviator and Mercenary of the Skies Hallion, Richard P. Air Power History60.3 (Fall 2013): 50-51. Abstract (summary) Sterling Seagrave’s Soldiers of Fortune, an excellent introductory survey; John Carver… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The applicability of the concept of mercenary on military and security international companies under the rules of international law

Posted on December 26, 2013 by

The applicability of the concept of mercenary on military and security international companies under the rules of international law Ayman Abdel bari Abuel-Haj and Ali Ahmad AL- Zu ‘bi European Scientific… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Syria to jail Chechnya-born mercenaries

Posted on December 11, 2013 by

10 December 2013, 11:12 Syria to jail Chechnya-born mercenaries Photo: EPA Mercenaries from at least 83 countries around the world have joined rebel ranks to fight against the Syrian government in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali

Posted on December 10, 2013 by

Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali 9 December 2013 The latest report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia has released detailed accounts of cross border activities amongst former combatants… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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European mercenaries take part in killing Palestinian civilians

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

European mercenaries take part in killing Palestinian civilians Tuesday, 26 November 2013 12:57 Mahal, a London-based organization, has been running programmes for recruiting Jewish Israelis and non-Israelis to work with the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

The Interpreter Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK “‘Mercenary’ is Merely a Cover Story for Russian Soldier or Spook” Are there more Russian mercenaries fighting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amendments on prison terms for Russian mercenaries come into force

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Amendments on prison terms for Russian mercenaries come into force 15/11/2013 Itar-Tass The amendments to Russia’s penal code envisioning prison terms for Russian mercenaries came into effect on Thursday. Russian citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Soldier of Fortune

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

The Return of the Soldier of Fortune Nov 19, 2013 In 2000, a band of semi-trained young men in a rubber dinghy blew a hole in the U.S.S. Cole, a multi-billion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Keystone Cossacks

Posted on November 24, 2013 by

The Case of the Keystone Cossacks MICHAEL WEISS, FP NOVEMBER 21, 2013 Who sent a bunch of hapless Russian soldiers of fortune to go do battle in Syria? In late October,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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