Major General Eduardo Aldunate has served as a Chilean Army officer since 1973. He has been an instructor and commander in mountain infantry units and special forces units and was the Deputy Force Commander of MINUSTAH between September 2005 and September 2006. He is currently Commander of Military Schools for the Chilean Army. He has written books and academic articles on military leadership and strategic and civilianmilitary relations for civilian and military publications.

``The real objective of war should not be destruction; it should be a more perfect peace. Indeed, General Aldunate took his `mochila' and gun to Haiti not to bring more destruction to the poorest country of the hemisphere but to contribute to peace, stability, and development. This fascinating book will allow you to accompany him during his journey.'' -- Gerard Le Chevallier, former Chief of the MINUSTAH's Electoral Assistance Section (Haiti, 2004-2006) -- 201002

• Backpacks Full of Hope: The UN Mission in Haiti by Eduardo AldunateAbout the AuthorForewordAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 2. First Contact with Haiti: Exploring the Paratroopers' Landing Area3. At the Preparation Area 4. Green Light at the Gate 5. First Steps on the Ground 6. Same Old Story: International Interventions in Haiti7. MINUSTAH8. Chilean Blue Helmets in Haiti9. Violence in Haiti10. The Haitian National Police and the Judicial System11. The Military Force in Action12. Parliamentary and Presidential Elections13. A Wrongful Accusation14. A Terrible Blow: The Death of General Bacellar15. The First Few Months of Préval's Government16. Putting My Backpack AwayIndex

Major General Eduardo Aldunate has served as a Chilean Army officer since 1973. He has been an instructor and commander in mountain infantry units and special forces units and was the Deputy Force Commander of MINUSTAH between September 2005 and September 2006. He is currently Commander of Military Schools for the Chilean Army. He has written books and academic articles on military leadership and strategic and civilianmilitary relations for civilian and military publications.

``The real objective of war should not be destruction; it should be a more perfect peace. Indeed, General Aldunate took his `mochila' and gun to Haiti not to bring more destruction to the poorest country of the hemisphere but to contribute to peace, stability, and development. This fascinating book will allow you to accompany him during his journey.'' -- Gerard Le Chevallier, former Chief of the MINUSTAH's Electoral Assistance Section (Haiti, 2004-2006) -- 201002

• Backpacks Full of Hope: The UN Mission in Haiti by Eduardo AldunateAbout the AuthorForewordAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 2. First Contact with Haiti: Exploring the Paratroopers' Landing Area3. At the Preparation Area 4. Green Light at the Gate 5. First Steps on the Ground 6. Same Old Story: International Interventions in Haiti7. MINUSTAH8. Chilean Blue Helmets in Haiti9. Violence in Haiti10. The Haitian National Police and the Judicial System11. The Military Force in Action12. Parliamentary and Presidential Elections13. A Wrongful Accusation14. A Terrible Blow: The Death of General Bacellar15. The First Few Months of Préval's Government16. Putting My Backpack AwayIndex

Major General Eduardo Aldunate has served as a Chilean Army officer since 1973. He has been an instructor and commander in mountain infantry units and special forces units and was the Deputy Force Commander of MINUSTAH between September 2005 and September 2006. He is currently Commander of Military Schools for the Chilean Army. He has written books and academic articles on military leadership and strategic and civilianmilitary relations for civilian and military publications.

``The real objective of war should not be destruction; it should be a more perfect peace. Indeed, General Aldunate took his `mochila' and gun to Haiti not to bring more destruction to the poorest country of the hemisphere but to contribute to peace, stability, and development. This fascinating book will allow you to accompany him during his journey.'' -- Gerard Le Chevallier, former Chief of the MINUSTAH's Electoral Assistance Section (Haiti, 2004-2006) -- 201002

• Backpacks Full of Hope: The UN Mission in Haiti by Eduardo AldunateAbout the AuthorForewordAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 2. First Contact with Haiti: Exploring the Paratroopers' Landing Area3. At the Preparation Area 4. Green Light at the Gate 5. First Steps on the Ground 6. Same Old Story: International Interventions in Haiti7. MINUSTAH8. Chilean Blue Helmets in Haiti9. Violence in Haiti10. The Haitian National Police and the Judicial System11. The Military Force in Action12. Parliamentary and Presidential Elections13. A Wrongful Accusation14. A Terrible Blow: The Death of General Bacellar15. The First Few Months of Préval's Government16. Putting My Backpack AwayIndex