‘Allied-Axis: S35 Somua in French and German Service’ – Review by Mark Barnes
Good news from Oxford where Casemate UK are distributing books created by Ampersand in Florida. It is really good to be able to catch up…
PATTON AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE – How the General’s Tanks Turned the Tide At Bastogne – Review by Mark Barnes
The story of the stand of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne is the stuff of legend. It is a story that has received something…
‘Epitaphs of the Great War’ – Review by Mark Barnes
I didn’t start my battlefield pilgrimage in earnest until 2003. I went to Normandy that year with my family and friends. It was an outstanding…
‘Rudolph Hess: Treachery and Deception’ – Review by Mark Barnes
At the time this book was offered to us my colleague Joris asked me what I thought about the prospect. I have made no secret…
‘Fighting Cockpits’ – Review by Mark Barnes
You may remember a short while ago we saw the book of pivotal aircraft in the care of the Smithsonian. That fine book only considered…
The Research Squad – ‘Tiger’ – Review by Mark Barnes
I have seen quite a few general histories of tanks and naturally they have been a hit and miss affair. But there are some gems,…
The Research Squad – ‘Tiger’ – Review by Mark Barnes
I have seen quite a few general histories of tanks and naturally they have been a hit and miss affair. But there are some gems,…
G.I. Books Series – Review by Mark Barnes
I hope by now you have got the hint that value for money is an important facet of how I consider the books reviewed here.…
Fifty Great War Movies – Review by Mark Barnes
I am writing this in early July, but there is no doubt in my mind that this book will be popular five months from now when…
Tankfest 2016 – TANKED UP AGAIN!
After last year there was some doubt the WHO team would be invited back to the Tank Museum for Tankfest. Some people have short memories!…
Military Obituaries – Book Three – Review by Mark Barnes
Obituary writing is a discipline I admire very much. On most days my day job in newspapers has me copying cuts, cuttings or clippings –…
SUNBURN AND SPITFIRES – Shuttleworth Military Pageant 2016
Mark Barnes works on his t-shirt tan as a bevy of classic aircraft put on a great show for the Military Pageant at Old Warden,…