Mad Dog Killers

Experience the gripping reality of a mercenary's life in Mad Dog Killers by Ivan Smith. Published in 2012, this powerful biography spans 160 pages and takes readers into the tumultuous world of the Armée Nationale Congolais during the infamous summer of 1964. As a member of ‘Mad Mike’ Hoare’s 5 Commando Group, Smith masterfully recounts the chaotic environment where fear ruled and conventional military ethics were absent.

Through his personal narrative, Smith shares his harrowing experiences, exposing the raw truths about loyalty, survival, and the unbridled violence that enveloped mercenary troops in Africa. In a landscape governed by the law of the jungle, the stakes were life and death, and camaraderie was often overshadowed by the threat of accidental fatalities.

Mad Dog Killers is not just a story of war; it's a vivid exploration of the human psyche amidst chaos. A must-read for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by personal tales of war, this book brings to light the grim complexities of mercenary life.