In The Longest Campaign, Brian Walter gives us a complete account of the British maritime contribution to victory in World War II. Pictured above is the sloop Starling from the highly successful British 2nd Support[…]
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Film Review: Leadership in Patton (1969)
This October, expert John Antal is releasing an invaluable guide to anyone wanting to improve their leadership skills, Leadership Rising. Today, he gives us his first lesson. Through the excellent film Patton, Antal explains that[…]
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History’s Unsung Hero II: Pertinax, Rome’s Slave Emperor
When we think of ancient Rome, we think of Caesar, Aeneas and Augustus. Today, we’re giving long overdue attention to Pertinax, the slave who became the emperor of Rome. Here, Simon Elliot, author of the[…]
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Fact or Fiction: Espionage in Cold War Berlin
James Stejskal, an ex-Special Forces soldier in Cold War Berlin, has a lifetime of stories to tell. However, despite writing four non-fiction books, he often found himself limited by government non-disclosure agreements and strictly classified[…]
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Earning the Green Beret: Lessons from The Royal Marines Commandos
The Royal Marines Commandos are headed towards a brand new era: The Future Commando Force (FCF). Here, and in his forthcoming book First In Last Out, esteemed military historian Dr. Paul Winter draws lessons from[…]
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Alan Brooke: The Man Behind the Stern Face
The Alan Brooke presented to us in contemporary accounts and photos is a stern, hard-nosed character that rarely smiles. Here, and in his recent biography, we’re invited to view Brooke as more than just a[…]
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New Distributed Publisher – VERITAS BOOKS
A renowned specialist in religious publishing for fifty years, and a treasured retailer across Ireland. Covering topics ranging from spirituality and theology to parenting and counselling, their books ensure there is something for everyone. Veritas[…]
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The Crown of England: A Second Look at Castles in Britain
In anticipation of his new book, Cannon Played From The Great Fort, Richard Israel explains how Sandal Castle, alongside other castles deemed ‘weak’ in British history, were important in another way: as a social stronghold[…]
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History’s Unsung Hero I: Alan Brooke
In anticipation of his new biography on Alan Brooke, Andrew Sangster explains why this formidable figure from WWII is often lost in the history books. Lord Alan Brooke was Churchill’s right-hand man during WWII; as[…]
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