The Silent War: A Private Military Contractor’s Memoir from Edinburgh to Baghdad
Military Contractor Edinburgh Baghdad: The Silent War is Scott White’s memoir of private security work, deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his account of living with and recovering from PTSD. The listing describes a personal narrative spanning combat-zone experiences, loss, brotherhood and rebuilding his life.
At a glance
- Follows Scott White’s path from close-protection work in the UK and Europe to private military contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- The account covers both high-threat assignments and their personal aftermath, including PTSD, loss and recovery.
- The listing describes a 184-page English-language book published by Pen & Sword Military.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines first-person accounts of security work and conflict-zone deployments with reflection on their lasting personal effects.
- The stated 184-page length gives readers a clear sense of the book’s scope.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Pen & Sword Military |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 184 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1036180298 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1036180294 |
| Weight listed | 408 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.42 x 2.41 x 23.62 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes combat, PTSD, bereavement, suicide and addiction, which may be difficult subject matter for some readers.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in personal memoirs about private security and military contracting.
- Readers looking for an account that addresses both conflict-zone experiences and their psychological aftermath.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a purely operational or detached history of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Readers who prefer to avoid discussion of PTSD, suicide, addiction and bereavement.
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The supplied ratings are uniformly five-star, but ratings alone do not show what readers valued or explain their judgements. They offer a positive aggregate signal, not detail on the memoir’s treatment of combat, PTSD or recovery.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Silent War about?
The listing presents it as Scott White’s personal account of private security work, contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the effects of those experiences, including PTSD and recovery.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 184 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listing gives English as the language.
Who publishes The Silent War?
The listed publisher is Pen & Sword Military.
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