Off to Kosovo

[Proletariat]

Hi, everybody.

I recieved orders this morning informing me I'm off to Kosovo for 18 months in two weeks. Even though I haven't been on as much recently, I wanted to say adios to my fellow Orgahs before I mobilise with my new unit and also ask for a bit of advice.

This whole region's history has fascinated me sort of passively over the last couple years. Can any of you knowledgable Orgahs point me in the direction of a good book or two about the area? I'm looking for something somewhat cursory since I only have a layprole's knowledge, and maybe move onto something more in-depth afterwards. I'm pretty excited about going and checking out the atmosphere of the place, and would really appreciate some good literature to enhance it.

Thanks in advance!

[Geoffrey S]

'fraid I can't help on the literary side of things, but good luck regardless! It's a beautiful region.

[Vladimir]

Two weeks notice huh? Not very nice of them. I've never been there myself and those I know that have weren't there for the scenery.

[Uesugi Kenshin]

That does seem fairly short notice for such a long stay, but that's probably par for the course right?

Good luck!

[Kanamori]

Have a safe stay, and enjoy yourself.

[Gregoshi]

Good luck Prol. Stay in touch when/if you can.

[Husar]

No idea about literate, but I too wish you a nice stay and lots of fun.

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Hey Pro, good luck first of all. I don't expect you'll be doing much, Kosovo's rather stable afaik, but have fun. I can't point you torwards a book or anything, but I can point you to the movie "Savior" with Dennis Quaid. It's definatly fiction, but from what I've seen on the History and Military Channels, and what I've read and whatnot, alot of the backround and what's going on typifies the region's history for the last two decades or so (although the movie takes place in Bosnia, not Kosovo, it still has an affect I think). In any case, best wishes and I hope you find the book you are looking for.

[Csargo]

Good Luck

[Proletariat]

It is really annoying that they gave me so little notice, but I have known for a couple weeks that I would be going somewhere, sometime. Pretty sure the most exciting thing I will do is get to yell at Privates that no, their hang over doesn't exclude them from running during PT and then some first aid medicine for the locals.

[LeftEyeNine]

Good luck on your journey, Prole. Would you mind if I asked what your occupation is ?

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Good luck, and stay safe. Check in if you can.

[Byzantine Prince]

Good luck Prol.

Mirupafshim.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Good luck.

Crazed Rabbit

[Papewaio]

Good Luck, Stay Safe!

Hope you get internet access.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Stay safe and may God bless you.

[discovery1]

Be skillful Proletariat, and keep the troops in line. What's your rank by the way? Sargent?

[Lemur]

Take care, Prole. Don't have any good book ideas, but a soldier who served in Kosovo compiled a list of 213 things you can't do there. Might be worth a read.

[Samurai Waki]

Good Luck Prol, hope your venture goes well.

[Divinus Arma]

Its better now. I'm doing a bisk risk analysis of Serbia right now. Congrats and have fun!

[Ironside]

Good luck and stay safe!

[Kagemusha]

Good luck and stay safe Prole!

[Dâriûsh]

This whole region's history has fascinated me sort of passively over the last couple years. Can any of you knowledgable Orgahs point me in the direction of a good book or two about the area?

Check out the 'Historical Dictionary of Kosova' (Scarecrow Press).

Have a nice (and safe) trip.

[Beirut]

Be safe and be well.

[IrishArmenian]

I take it you are in the military then? Well, keep your head down, look after your mates, and come back in one piece. Take care, and be safe.

[Fragony]

Keep an eye open for real estate once you are there, place is going to be booming when the tourists come back, and they will $$$

[Mount Suribachi]

Good luck Prole, & stay safe. I'm sure there are worse deployments with the US military right now

[Dutch_guy]

Good luck in Kosovo Proletariat though I'm sure you'll do well without it !

[edyzmedieval]

Bye Proly, have a great time.
(well, it can't be called like that....)

Let's hope you won't get blasted. As for a good read, here's the Osprey's Publishing "Collapse of Yugoslavia"

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/titl...=S8057&ser=ESS

Maybe you'll be nice and visit Romania.
We're neighbours with Serbia(Yugoslavia).

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Good luck! I can't recommend any biblio but having friends and their relatives from that region (as well as Macedonia) I can say that the people are usually hospitable, warm blooded yet stubborn and appearing harsh in social relations. (The cuisine isn't everybody's favourite. )

Take care!
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