The Silent War
A Private Military Contractor’s Memoir from Edinburgh to Baghdad
$55.74
- Hardcover
184 pages
- Release Date
3 July 2026
Summary
Scott White’s journey began in Edinburgh, Scotland, where at the age of 25 he stepped into the unforgiving world of private security. He trained alongside former special forces instructors, learning the intricacies of Close Protection from weapons handling, specialist driving, tactics, and how to keep calm in chaos. For six years, working in Europe and the UK, he lived in the shadows of high-threat assignments, protecting VIPs in a game where hesitation could be fatal.
But the biggest…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036180294 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1036180298 |
| Author: | Scott White |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 184 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Scott White
Scott White worked in private security throughout the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, operating in high-risk environments where ambushes, roadside bombs and militia attacks were part of daily life. His work placed him inside convoys, compounds and conflict zones seldom documented in detail. The Silent War presents his first-hand account of those years on the ground and the difficult process of rebuilding a life once the fighting ended.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.