#HistoryWritersDay
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
Diversity in Military History
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
Panzer Kids: Review
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
The WW2 Podcast on Madagascar
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
Now available: A Strange Campaign
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
International Women’s Day: Berthe Mayer, MBE
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
The Soviet BREM-1 Armoured Recovery Vehicle
In contrast to the German army during the Second World War, the Soviet army did not have specialised recovery vehicles or tactics for using them. They started to experiment with their use at the end o... Read More
The Tetrarch was not designed as an airborne tank
The British A17 Tetrarch light tank is best known for its role in Operation Overlord, where they landed in Hamilcar gliders in support of the airborne troops. It’s often said that the Tetrarch w... Read More