Manual Of The Mercenary Soldier

Being a profession as old as mankind itself, the mere word "mercenary" often triggers images of danger, toughness, adventure, deadly skills, sex and money in a life as exotic and unreal as some classic action movie. Often said to no longer exist, rendered obsolete by the multi-million dollar private military companies that reshaped private warfare since 2001, mercenaries in the classic way continued their existence and work without any real changes, except for a rise in both overall demand and sorts of opportunities to work since the 80s and 90s, when their existence was proved on photos in the famous publications like "Soldier of Fortune", "Gung Ho" and some of the best of the trade took the time and effort to even write manuals on how to get into that dangerous, demanding and often outright crazy occupation. Seasoned and experienced mercs like Paul Balor in his "Manual of the Mercenary soldier" or Frank J. Camper, running his "Mercenary School" and publishing several books including the original "Mercenary Operations Manual" in 1986 and "Live to spend it" opened that hidden world, together with an opportunity to become a part of it, to anybody dedicated enough to pay the price in sweat, blood, hunger and sleep deprivation. Yet, the changes of our world and its wars together with all the naysayers in the big www claiming the old-school mercenary type to be long vanished, made an update necessary. Here it is.No matter if you're eager to start a full-time career as a hired gun, want more information about this trade to decide if it's for you or you're only curious, you'll get your answers.Or, maybe, you simply want to acquire the skills and know-how of a professional mercenary to improve your chances of protecting those you care about in a world of wars lacking frontlines; wars that don't end on borders in lands far away but instead are fought by enemy forces that might carry out their next attack in a church, a shopping mall or cinema in your hometown!This books goal is to make sure that you are prepared for participating in any modern war as an independent, single operator - increasing to the maximum your chances to "live to spend it".

For anyone who's ever considered a career as a warrior-for-hire—or who just wants to learn more about the lifestyle—How to Become a Mercenary is the ultimate guide to all the history, training, and equipment information you'll ever need! Mercenaries—who are often trained as part of the best Special Forces, including American Delta Force, British SAS, French Foreign Legion, Marines, SBS, SEALs, and many others—perform one of the most dangerous and feared jobs in the world. Their task is to go into remote locations and remove their targets by any means necessary. They are “hired hands,” and have no remorse for their actions. Now, along with Soldier of Fortune magazine, Barry Davies teaches you the training and knowledge that goes into being a mercenary, as well as the history of the profession and how it has evolved. How to Become a Mercenary will teach you everything you’ve ever needed to know about becoming a mercenary, and also how to excel at it with information on weapons, escape plans, and overall safety. You will learn: • Where and how to find work • How to understand and apply the most modern tactics • What languages to master • Which weapons are preferred • How to disappear after you’ve completed your job It’s always been about the money, but in this book, you will learn all the skills that you must acquire before you take your first job. Just remember: Article 47 of the Geneva Convention states that “a mercenary shall not have the right to be a combatant or a prisoner of war.” Getting caught is not an option, and in this manual, you will learn how to avoid that at all costs.

Mercenaries perform one of the most dangerous and feared jobs in the world. Their task is to go into remote locations and remove their targets by any means necessary. They are “hired hands,” and have no remorse for their actions. Along with Soldier of Fortune magazine, Barry Davies teaches you the training and knowledge that goes into being a mercenary. Davies will also go into the history of the profession and show how it has evolved. It’s always been about the money, but in this book, you will learn all the skills that you must acquire before you take your first job. You will learn: • Where and how to find work • How to understand and apply the most modern tactics • What languages to master • Which weapons are preferred • How to disappear after you’ve completed your job Mercenaries are usually trained as part of the best Special Forces, including American Delta Force, British SAS, French Foreign Legion, Marines, SBS, SEALs, and many others. This guide will teach you everything you’ve ever needed to know about becoming a mercenary, and also how to excel at it with information on weapons, escape plans, and overall safety. Remember, Article 47 of the Geneva Convention states that “a mercenary shall not have the right to be a combatant or a prisoner of war.” Getting caught is not an option, and in this manual, you will learn how to avoid that at all costs.

For over forty centuries, mercenaries have plied their trade and been instrumental in toppling empires or holding the tides of war at bay. And as mankind expanded to the stars, soldiers of fortune rose to new heights of power. Business is booming, yet along with those riches comes a dangerous life and the scorn of many who see only filthy lucre-warriors. Its a dangerous life, but as long as you keep your Mech intact and your bottom line balanced, the universe is yours!

Drawing extensively on primary sources, and with the focus on examining what the war was like to live through - for example the living conditions for soldiers, the conduct of war, etc. - this study illuminates the human cost of war and its effect on society, both in our own day as well as in the 17th century.