MoD Pulp Book at Cost of £150,00 to UK Taxpayers

A book on Afghanistan has been recalled and pulped after a request by the British Ministry of Defence.

The entire first print run of Dead Man Risen, an account of Britain’s role in the recent military movements in Afghanistan, was bought by the MoD and pulped at a cost of £150,000. A spokesman said that the book contained information which could damage national security.

The book is in the process of being reprinted after removing around 50 words, despite continued opposition from the armed forces.

The content of the book is said to be critical and embarrassing for the MoD, suggesting soldiers suffered from a lack of equipment in 2009 and detailing controversial incidents of civilian casualties.