A FORMER soldier in the French Foreign Legion, Simon Low was posted to Iraq as a private military contractor - or hired gun - to guard convoys along deadly routes out of Iraq.
In a gung-ho account, he recalls how the Americans proved as dangerous as the insurgents, once knowingly firing at him.
One of the greatest fears was kidnap followed by a Baghdad haircut (beheading). Not for the faint-hearted.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article