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Part Two: The Dumbest Coup In World History

Behind the Bastards

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Executive Outcomes

In the mid 90s, we're in general probably a pretty happy time for Simon Man. He expanded his little army into a medium sized army, complete with planes and helicopters. From 1993 to 1996, they fought numerous battles in Angola and other African countries. 21 executive outcomes men were killed in various clashes, but they racked up a much higher death toll among the rebels they fought. Unita was largely funded by Diamond Mines, and Man's contracts specified that he got a cut of any diamond mine freed by his men.

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