My newest book is something different – an adventure for a tabletop RPG. It’s a free one-off adventure set during the Second World War and referencing the events described in A Ray of Ligh...Read More
I’m researching a book about the Second World War Operation Colossus, the first operation undertaken by British paratroopers. I know there aren’t any surviving veterans of the operation, but I’m...Read More
Today and tomorrow, I’m taking part in an online book fair on Twitter. There are lots of other authors also taking part, so if you’re on Twitter, you should watch the #HistoryWritersDay hashta...Read More
I’m taking part in an online book fair on Twitter this weekend. I’ll be offering signed books and possibly some discounts (full details haven’t been confirmed yet). Other author...Read More
I recently saw a tweet that suggested the field of military history has a diversity problem. Namely, that the field is dominated by white men. The tweet generated a lot of discussion and argument. The...Read More
I’ve written before about getting kids started in wargaming. Since writing that post, I’ve played several games of Panzer Kids by Peter Schweighofer. This is a set of rules for tank action...Read More
Angus Wallace recently interviewed me about the battle for Madagascar for the WW2 Podcast. You can listen to the episode below. If you’re not already subscribed to the WW2 Podcast, I recommend i...Read More
My new book, A Strange Campaign, is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audio book. Madagascar provided the stunning backdrop for one of the strangest conflicts of the Second World War â€...Read More
Today is International Women’s Day. This seems like an appropriate time to write about Berthe Mayer, MBE. In October 1941, Berthe and her husband Percy Mayer lived on the island of Madagascar. The i...Read More