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The Silent War

A Private Military Contractor's Memoir from Edinburgh to Baghdad

Seven years in Iraq and Afghanistan. A brotherhood forged in combat. And the silent war of PTSD that followed. This is the unflinching story of survival.

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📅 Releases July 2026
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"A warts and all first-hand account of 'the circuit' when it was at its most dangerous and volatile ever. A no-holds barred insider view of the rollercoaster life of a Close Protection operator in the most hostile environments on earth."

Colin Maclachlan — Star of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins

"Atmospheric, gritty — Captures the reality of life as a private security operator."

Tim Spicer OBE — CEO, Aegis
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The Story

A Journey Through War and Its Aftermath

Seven years in the world's most dangerous conflict zones. A brotherhood forged in fire. And the silent battle that continues when the guns fall silent.

The Combat Years

Operating in Iraq and Afghanistan at the height of their wars. Escorting high-value targets under fire, running convoys through kill zones, facing death in blown-out cities and scorched desert roads.

The Brotherhood

The unspoken bond between men who would die for each other without hesitation. Stories of courage, loyalty, and the connections forged in the crucible of combat that last a lifetime.

The Silent War

The battle that continues after coming home. PTSD, addiction, loss, and the difficult journey of rebuilding a life once the fighting ended. A story of survival and defiant hope.

Scott White

About Scott White

Scott White's journey began in Edinburgh, Scotland, where at age 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 to specialist driving and tactics.

For six years he worked throughout Europe and the UK before making the leap to become a Private Military Contractor at age 31. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, operating in high-risk environments where ambushes, roadside bombs, and militia attacks were part of daily life.

While some of his brothers made it home, others didn't—and far too many returned in body but never in mind. Scott lost his marriage, his family, and his home to PTSD. But somewhere in the darkness, he began to piece himself back together.

The Silent War is his first-hand account of those years on the ground and the painful process of survival that followed.

Early Praise

What People Are Saying

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A warts and all first-hand account of 'the circuit' when it was at its most dangerous and volatile ever. A no-holds barred insider view of the rollercoaster life of a Close Protection operator in the most hostile environments on earth.

Colin Maclachlan

Star of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins

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Atmospheric, gritty - Captures the reality of life as a private security operator.

Tim Spicer OBE

CEO, Aegis

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