Posted by Jack Eaton on May 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“It was simple enough; don’t go out at night, don’t go out alone, don’t stay anywhere longer than 15 minutes and don’t tell anyone you’re coming”. These are the rules that are second nature to experienced war correspondent, Oliver Poole, of whom I had the pleasure of listening to at a guest lecture. Poole has … Continue reading →
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