Reviewed: Other Ranks – Tilsley’s Account of Trench Life
I like to think I’ve been open about my disappointment with the way the centenary of the Great War was handled in the UK. Four…
How Do You Restore A WW2 Tank?
Go behind the scenes at The Tank Museum Workshop’s, 26 October, to discover how they keep the Museum’s historic tanks running. Led by the presenters…
For Sale: A Chieftain Tank & Other Rare Vehicles
Last remaining vehicles from a Private Collection which includes a main battle tank, tracked vehicles and other rare vehicles. Aquatrack Amphibious Vehicle. Remaining example of…
Moscow Declassifies WWII Docs Relating to The Non-aggression Pact
Prior to World War II, the USSR Soviets and the Nazis signed a non-aggression pact. Historians say that the agreement cleared the path for WWII…
A British Group Plans to Have a Mosquito back in The Air By 2023
If a group of British volunteers are successful, a Mosquito bomber could be flying over Great Britain by 2023. The De Havilland Mosquito bomber was…
The British German Reenactor Who Applied for the Role as The Napoleon Impersonator
You may have seen a story across all news platforms this week with regards to the island of St. Helena looking for a Napoleon impersonator.…
Reviewed: Spitfire! The Full Story of a Unique Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron
The Battle of Britain has spawned a zillion books, several movies and a whole lot more and there are no signs of the trend abating.…
Reviewed: The Little Bighorn Campaign 1876-77
It’s a long way from England to Montana but I like to think that I will be able to get out to walk the scene…
Wanted: Napoleon Impersonator Required on Island of St Helena
To commemorate the anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s death, the island where he died has an unusual job posting. St. Helena is a remote island in…
Reviewed: The Last British Battleship
I’ve been reviewing warship related books for quite some time and make no apology for being a huge fan of them. I come from a…
Fort Wellington best preserved, British Military Fort
Fort Wellington on the St Lawrence river at Prescott in Canada is the best preserved, British Military Fort of the 1812 War with the United…
10 Shermans Go Into Restoration. A Wheatcroft Collection Update
The Wheatcroft Collection has around 200 items, including more than 130 vehicles, of which 88 are tanks. The majority of the collection is of German,…