Operation Crevette - Benin, Mercenaries, and the Survival of a New State

Opération Crevette is a meticulously researched account of the political instability leading to private mercenary action in Benin during the mid-twentieth century. This book brings together the voices of the involved mercenaries, political rulers, and local witnesses to reveal a struggle for power in the former French colony.

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By Les Sosnowski and Monique Sosnowski

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Operation Crevette is a meticulously researched account of the political instability leading to private mercenary action in Benin during the mid-twentieth century. This book brings together the voices of the involved mercenaries, political rulers, and local witnesses to reveal a struggle for power in the former French colony.

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• Authors: Les Sosnowski, Les Sosnowski Sosnowski, Monique Sosnowski
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.03.2024
• EAN: 9781666911237
• ISBN: 978-1-66691-123-7
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, HISTORY / Africa / West, International Relations, Politics & government, Politics and government, African History, West Africa