Product Description

As a former fighter in the legendary French Foreign Legion, Simon Low thought he had seen it all. Then he was posted to Iraq. Employed as a private military contractor - a 'hired gun' - his assignment was to guard the deadly convoy routes out of Baghdad. Once there, Simon quickly realised that no one could be trusted, including the US military. Whether sending him on perilously haphazard missions or, in one terrifying incident, knowingly opening fire on him, the Americans often proved as dangerous as the insurgents.Simon and his staunch 'oppo' Dave faced the daily terror of suicide bombers, armed ambushes and grenade attacks, and also had to keep a close watch on their ill-prepared Iraqi comrades. Incompetence or betrayal from within could be fatal, but a far greater fear was that of capture, with prisoners subjected to torture and slow death. Commissioned to courier a large quantity of cash through bandit country, Simon lost patience with his high-handed paymasters and devised a plan of his own for the money..."The Boys from Baghdad" is an action-packed account of life as a soldier of fortune in the most controversial conflict of our age. With grim, earthy humour, Simon's eyewitness descriptions of Iraq as it spirals into bloody chaos provide a unique, uncompromising insight into the theatre of war.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43795 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Simon Low joined the British Army when he was eighteen and left after serving nearly eight years. He later joined the French Foreign Legion then signed up as a private military contractor in Iraq with a US security firm.

Customer Reviews

wow, what a book!
I read this book in four days, it was 'unputdownable', only work made me put it down. A real life account, what an adventure this blokes had. For me the best part of the book was his time spent in the Foreign Legion, where he describes his combat experiences fighting rebels in Central Africa. Along with his experiences as a hired gun in Iraq this book for me is up there with the best. Fast and furious as well as quite funny in places, read it you wont be dissapointed.

Incoming !

Written in a style similar to Andy McNab, this is a good insight into what life is like as a private military contractor in The University of Terrorism we have created in Iraq. The book explains both how dangerous it is to soldier in Iraq and how the author ended up there via the foreign legion. The book is both witty and also appears to be a genuine portrayal of the author and his experiences. A good read.

Slightly Sick, Slightly Harrowing...Slightly Funny !!!
This is my first PMC book and a great way to start!! Written like a real 'squaddie'. Be prepared to be shocked with some of the thoughts and stories of the writer...but be prepared to laugh as well !! Simon I shake your hand.