Dogs of War explores the phenomenon of modern mercenaries and illicit arms trafficking through the story of one man who operated at the heart of this dangerous world for thirty years. Dave Tomkins was a flamboyant safe blower from Basingstoke, England. His underworld connections led him to the battlefields of Angola, where he became a mercenary fighting communist backed guerrillas. Wounded by a landmine, Dave returned home and entered the murky world of espionage, setting up mercenary operations, assassinations and huge arms deals. His exploits became legendary as he accumulated great wealth and lived a jet-setting lifestyle, until a highly dangerous mission in America led to his dramatic downfall. This thrilling feature documentary, with full access to Dave Tomkins, his associates and the man who finally caught him, tells the incredible true story of his rise and fall, set against the backdrop of a deadly trade in death and destruction.
Dogs of War
Uncover the incredible story of Dave Tomkins: Starting from a humble working-class background to rise as a prominent global arms dealer and mercenary.
