A masterful account of the assassins who hunted down the perpetrators of the Armenian GenocideIn 1921; a tightly knit band of killers set out to avenge the deaths of almost one million victims of the Armenian Genocide. They were a humble bunch: an accountant; a life insurance salesman; a newspaper editor; an engineering student; and a diplomat. Together they formed one of the most effective assassination squads in history. They named their operation Nemesis; after the Greek goddess of retribution. The assassins were survivors; men defined by the massive tragedy that had devastated their people. With operatives on three continents; the Nemesis team killed six major Turkish leaders in Berlin; Constantinople; Tiflis; and Rome; only to disband and suddenly disappear. The story of this secret operation has never been fully told; until now. Eric Bogosian goes beyond simply telling the story of this cadre of Armenian assassins by setting the killings in the context of Ottoman and Armenian history; as well as showing in vivid color the era's history; rife with political fighting and massacres. Casting fresh light on one of the great crimes of the twentieth century and one of history's most remarkable acts of vengeance; Bogosian draws upon years of research and newly uncovered evidence. Operation Nemesis is the result--both a riveting read and a profound examination of evil; revenge; and the costs of violence.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very good read and look into the mental trauma of war.By R.E. ReichardtI need reference for a college paper on PTSD and this gave me a deeper understanding of what my family members who served and suffer physical and mental wounds went through during their service in theater.God Bless Dr. Kraft and all those who served for their sacrifice. It is the rest of us who's responsibility to make sure they are given the care they were promised.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. courageousBy Michael H. WellinsI was a police psychotherapist for over thirty five years; and treated many victims of violence and war in my career. In reading this book ; much of my experience came back to me. Ms. Kraft reminds us that evil and violence touches us all; and that when we send men and women in harms way it is at great personal cost. It has been said that no one hates war more then soldiers but they haven't asked the families and care takers the cost they bear. Thank you for your service Ms. Kraft; both to the military you served and to your readership.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing book!By AshleyWow! That's all I can really say about this book! Except for this...THANK YOU to our past; present and future military personnel! I'm married to one and now have a better understanding of what they go through over there!!
