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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The Myths of the Battle of Towton
Today, 560 years ago, the Battle of Towton – the bloodiest fought on British soil and the most notorious of the Wars of the Roses – was fought. Here, author and historian Tom Lewis debunks[…]
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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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New Distributed Publisher – LIBERTIES PRESS
From award-winning crime fiction to cutting-edge non-fiction, Liberties Press is our brand new independent publisher from Ireland. Read on to find out more about this excellent publisher and put in your orders for their books![…]
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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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Veteran Mental Health in the Age of Coronavirus
Using the fascinating veteran interviews from his upcoming book, After the Wall Came Down, and a wealth of recent studies, bestselling author Andrew Richards provides first-hand insight into the minds of veterans post-wartime, especially during[…]
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FILM REVIEW: Medieval Military Combat in David Michôd’s ‘The King’
In anticipation of his new book, Medieval Military Combat, author and historian Tom Lewis questions David Michôd’s 2019 film The King, asking the pertinent question: WHERE ARE THEIR HELMETS?? Movie makers featuring medieval scenes seem[…]
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