Friendly Fire
by Giuliana Sgrena
"The Remarkable Story of a Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq, Rescued by an Italian Secret Service Agent, and Shot by U.S. Forces"
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Friendly Fire Book Details
War:
Iraq War
Perspective:
War Correspondents
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Middle East
Page Count:
224
Published Date:
2006
ISBN13:
9781931859394
Friendly Fire Book Description
The leading Italian journalist, whose personal story was featured on "60 Minutes" and in other major media worldwide, describes the real story of her capture, dramatic release, and shooting in Iraq in 2004 by U.S. soldiers. The attack killed Major General Nicola Calipari, the number-two man in Italian military intelligence, as he shielded Sgrena.