Civilian Warriors
The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
By Erik Prince | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.
In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.
It was a huge success except for one problem: Blackwater was demonized around the world. Its employees were smeared as mercenaries, profiteers, or worse. And because of the secrecy requirements of its contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to correct false information. But now he’s finally able to tell the full story about some of the biggest controversies of the War on Terror, in a memoir that reads like a thriller.
Editions of Civilian Warriors
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781591847212
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781591847458
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698154001
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780698154100
Read an Excerpt
The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.
In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.
It was a huge success except for one problem: Blackwater was demonized around the world. Its employees were smeared as mercenaries, profiteers, or worse. And because of the secrecy requirements of its contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to correct false information. But now he’s finally able to tell the full story about some of the biggest controversies of the War on Terror, in a memoir that reads like a thriller.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civilian Warriors about?
The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.
In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.
It was a huge success except for one problem: Blackwater was demonized around the world. Its employees were smeared as mercenaries, profiteers, or worse. And because of the secrecy requirements of its contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to correct false information. But now he’s finally able to tell the full story about some of the biggest controversies of the War on Terror, in a memoir that reads like a thriller.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Civilian Warriors?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history
Where can I read a sample of Civilian Warriors?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781591847212
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Civilian Warriors?
Erik Prince
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Civilian Warriors is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781591847212) and paperback(ISBN 9781591847458) and ebook(ISBN 9780698154001) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780698154100)
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