War Stories by Al J. Venter & Friends | First-Person Accounts of African & Middle East Conflicts

War Stories is a compelling anthology by veteran war correspondent AlJ.Venter and his colleaguesoffering firsthand reportage across modern conflict zones. With some 30+ chapters, it spans theatres such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Angola, Mozambique, Portuguese Guinea, Rhodesia, the Seychelles, Lebanon (including IDFs 1982 Beirut incursion), and a US Navy rescue mission in Somalia. Venter's experience as a correspondent for Janes Information Group and embedding with combat units gives the book authentic, on-the-ground insight. Illustrated with 100+ photographs, it follows Venters earlier works War Dog (2006) and Barrel of a Gun (2010).

Key Topics Covered:
African guerrilla & conventional warfare,
Rhodesian SAS & Selous Scouts operations,
Middle East conflict coverage,
Mercenary action, US-Somalia military missions,
Embedded journalism & combat reporting

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