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Civilian Warriors

The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

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Civilian Warriors

By: Erik Prince, Erik Prince - introduction
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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 The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping, previously untold story of the world’s most controversial military contractor
Blackwater is one of the most misunderstood companies of our time. As Erik Prince, its founder and former CEO, writes:


“Hundreds of American citizens employed by private military contractors, or PMCs, would lose their lives helping our government wage wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to have their memory tarnished by the unfair and/or ignorant depiction of PMCs as profiteers, jackbooted thugs, or worse.”


Because of the secrecy requirements of Blackwater’s contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to speak out when his company’s opponents spread false information. But now he’s free to tell the often shocking story of Blackwater’s rise and fall.

Blackwater hired Special Forces veterans and others with the skills and courage to take on the riskiest security jobs in the world. As its reputation grew, demand for its services escalated. Its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Prince’s narrative includes newly-revealed details about many controversial events. It debunks myths that have been spread by TV shows and movies. It honors our armed forces while challenging the Pentagon’s top leadership. Above all, it will make people rethink exactly who the “good guys” and “bad guys” have been since 9/11.

 Afghan & Iraq Wars Military Military & War Military Science True Crime White Collar & Corporate Crime Middle East War Crime Espionage Iran Armed Force Africa

Critic reviews

“Prince’s book belongs on the shelf next to the memoirs of the other Iraq and Afghanistan war chieftains…. we need Prince’s story to help us understand the history of the post- 9/11 wars and the myriad roles contractors played in these conflicts.”—The Washington Post
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Fun, exciting and a great argument for the free market. Thank you Eric Prince for what you have achieved and for making the world a better place

great book, which gets straight into the action

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Great to hear the real truth. I’ve heard so much lies through the news.

Definitely worth a listen 👏🏻

Excellent

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A great revealing book providing a different perspective on what happened in the Blackwater story. Well written and good narration.

The other perspective

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Really enjoyed hearing one side of the story most won’t have heard. Slightly sad ending to an illustrious beginning. Definitely worth a listen though.

Interesting insight

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A brilliant book by a true leader and entrepreneur stitched up by they’re own people ie the government

Brilliant

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