Former British army troop leader Owain Mulligan describes his time in the army as a hobby that got out of control.

A teacher by trade, Owain joined the Territorial Army as an outlet and something to do on the weekends.

Little did he know, the training would lead him to Iraq – not just as a soldier but leading a fighting troop.

Owain kept a diary during his seven months in Iraq – he’s now turned those writings into a book, The Accidental Soldier.

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<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Little did he know, the training would lead him to Iraq – not just as a soldier but leading a fighting troop.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Owain kept a diary during his seven months in Iraq – he’s now turned those writings into a book, The Accidental Soldier.
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Owain Mulligan: The Accidental Soldier

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