Anyone interested in those those topics put forth by the movie including sierra leone, angola, equatorial Guiana, or south african mercenaries in general reply to this thread, I would post a book listing/web site listing but Im not going to waste the time unless people are actually intrigued about this topic from this movie.
"I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be."
-Danny Archer
Yes, I am interested...
If a film doesn't excel in three areas (dialog, acting, etc) I will NOT rate it above a 7.
I would love to know more about those topics!
Snatching after us who smote them, brother,
Pawing us who dealt them war and madness.
Took me a while to get back here, I apologize. Here are some terrific books about mercenaries and the war in sierra leone:
War Dog: Fighting other peoples wars- describes sierra leone and the war/mercenaries involved, as well as other mercenary activities
The Wonga Coup: a 21st century insight into african mercenaris, many of whom served in sierra leone in executive outcomes, focuses on the EQ affair
Someone Elses War: a great book for those interested in the founding of african mercenaries and their activities beginning after the de-colonization of africa
My Friend: The Mercenary- a topical tie in to the wonga coup, covers a mercenary's career up until and through he was involved in the EQ affair.
These are the best books I have found on these subjects. If anyone knows any others please post them, and I have a good number regarding mercenaries in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe if anyone is interested.
I will try to post the websites I have found regarding this information soon.
"I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be."
-Danny Archer