Irregular army : how the US military recruited Neo-Nazis, gang members and criminals to fight the war on terror /
Kennard, Matt.
London : Verso Books,
2012.
Since the launch of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars the US military has struggled to recruit troops. Kennard believes that the military has opened its doors to neo-Nazis, white supremacists, gang members, criminals of all stripes, the overweight, and the mentally ill. He provides interviews with extremist veterans and leaders of far-right hate groups who spoke openly of their eagerness to have their followers acquire military training for a coming domestic race war. This book is a stark warning about potential dangers facing Americans-- from their own soldiers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-249) and index.
Since the launch of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars the US military has struggled to recruit troops. Kennard believes that the military has opened its doors to neo-Nazis, white supremacists, gang members, criminals of all stripes, the overweight, and the mentally ill. He provides interviews with extremist veterans and leaders of far-right hate groups who spoke openly of their eagerness to have their followers acquire military training for a coming domestic race war. This book is a stark warning about potential dangers facing Americans-- from their own soldiers.
The other "don't ask, don't tell" -- Hitler in Iraq -- Straight outta Baghdad -- War criminals -- Sick, addicted, and forsaken -- Sippin' on gin and hajji juice -- Collateral damage comes home -- Plump, young, dumb-and ready to serve -- The Baghdad bulge -- Intelligence ops -- Child soldiers -- Grandpa goes to war -- Outsiders -- Green card soldiers -- Ask, tell.
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