A Strange Campaign by Russell Phillips on tablet, phone, and hardback. Top third of book cover is a photograph of British troops going ashore from a landing craft, overlaid with a Union Jack. Bottom two-thirds is title and a photo of French prisoners of war escorted by British troops, overlaid with a French Tricolore.

Operation Ironclad Giveaway

Posted on 30th April 202212th April 2022 by Russell Phillips

Several folded newspapers, with only a small part of the headlines visible.

The Newspaper (an RPG adventure)

Posted on 7th February 20227th February 2022 by Russell Phillips

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

A group photograph of X Troop, the men that participated in Operation Colossus

Research help: Operation Colossus

Posted on 6th January 202213th December 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

Three scrolls and three old books, one of which is open. Text at the top left: hashtag History Writers Day.

History Writers Day 2021

Posted on 27th November 202127th November 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

#HistoryWritersDay

Posted on 25th November 202122nd November 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

Seven smiling people of diverse genders and races

Diversity in Military History

Posted on 20th September 202120th September 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

Photo of a Panzer Kids game. A model M10 tank destroyer is next to a model house and surrounded by smoke and blast markers. More buildings and a Tiger tank are visible in the background.

Panzer Kids: Review

Posted on 26th July 202120th July 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

Photo of warehouse with stores outside. The warehouse has "VICHY = PETAIN = LA FRANCE" painted on it.

The WW2 Podcast on Madagascar

Posted on 1st June 20211st June 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

Book cover for A Strange Campaign: The Battle For Madagascar by Russell Phillips. Top third is a photograph of British troops going ashore from a landing craft, overlaid with a Union Jack. Bottom two-thirds is title and a photo of French prisoners of war escorted by British troops, overlaid with a French Tricolore.

Now available: A Strange Campaign

Posted on 5th May 20213rd May 2021 by Russell Phillips

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 �... Read More

International Women’s Day: Berthe Mayer, MBE

Posted on 8th March 20218th March 2021 by Russell Phillips

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

1 of 19
1
2
3
…
19
Next »