Ghosts of the East: Soviet AFVs that never existed
During the Cold War, both sides did what they could to hide the capabilities of their military equipment. As Sun Tzu advised, “A military operation involves deception. Even though you are compet... Read More
RIP Stanislav Petrov
Yesterday, I found out that Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov has died. He was not well-known. In fact, he died in May, but the news only came out by chance, and even then, news outlets didn’t... Read More
Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact now available
I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact series has been released, and the second book is available for pre-order. Tanks and Combat Vehicles o... Read More
Reconnaissance Mission: Get free article previews, win books
To mark the launch of my new series, I’ve set up a little competition. Throughout August, five pages on the website will have a silhouette of a Warsaw Pact vehicle: If you find a silhouette, cli... Read More
A Ray of Light is a finalist in the Arnold Bennett Book Prize
I’m very proud to say that A Ray of Light is one of five finalists in the 2017 Arnold Bennett Book Prize. The five finalists are Sitting Ducks by Lisa Blower; Potters: A Division of Labour by Jo... Read More
Pre-Order Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact
I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact series is now available for pre-order. Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact will be released ... Read More
When fighting atrocity, how much is enough?
In March, my wife and I spent a week in the Czech Republic on holiday. Whilst there, we visited Lidice, and I think I now understand Sir Barnett Stross a little more. It always puzzled me slightly tha... Read More
Lidice Thunderclap and Giveaway
I’ve set up a Thunderclap to help raise awareness of the Lidice atrocity, and the work of the North Staffordshire miners to rebuild the village. To encourage people to support it, I’ve set... Read More