Ghostkeepers: A Canadian Peacekeeper's Account of the Yugoslav Wars
Ghostkeepers documents the reality of Canadian military forces deployed during Yugoslavia's violent collapse in 1992. Written by Scott Casey, a former Canadian peacekeeper, this military memoir provides a first-hand perspective of an international armed conflict that claimed nearly 100,000 lives over three years.
Inside the Yugoslav Civil War
The book chronicles the 1992 deployment of Canadian forces to the Balkans during what was officially designated as a peacekeeping mission. Casey reveals how the situation on the ground diverged sharply from UN expectations, with Canadian peacekeepers operating well beyond their established rules of engagement. This wasn't the traditional peacekeeping mission outlined in their orders—it was active involvement in an exploding civil war.
First-Hand Military Perspective
Scott Casey's account offers readers direct access to the experiences of Canadian military personnel caught between conflicting factions in the former Yugoslavia. The memoir details the challenges faced by peacekeepers attempting to maintain order during an international armed conflict that lasted more than three years. Casey's narrative captures the complexity of the UN mission and the difficult decisions made by Canadian forces in the field.
Historical Context of the Balkans Conflict
The collapse of the former Yugoslavia in 1992 triggered one of Europe's most devastating post-World War II conflicts. Ghostkeepers places readers directly into this period, providing context for understanding Canada's military involvement in the region. The book serves as both a personal war memoir and a historical document of the Yugoslav Wars.
