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Pelton, Robert Young.

Licensed to kill : hired guns in the war on terror / Robert Young Pelton.—1st ed.

                           p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. War on Terrorism, 2001– 2. Iraq War, 2003– 3. Mercenary troops—United States. 4. Mercenary troops—Iraq. 5. United States—Military policy. I. Title.

HV6432.P45 2006

355.3'540973—dc22                           2006016029

eISBN: 978-0-307-34545-5

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