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The Longest Campaign: Britain’s Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe in WWII

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 Group. Scroll down for a detailed account of maritime action in May 1943, and how battleships like Starling contributed to… Read More »The Longest Campaign: Britain’s Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe in WWII

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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 true leadership boils down to three Cs – Character, Competence, Commitment. Scroll down to find out more (and enjoy some… Read More »Film Review: Leadership in Patton (1969)

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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 upcoming Old Testament Warriors, explains how his three month stint on the throne changed the face of the empire forever.… Read More »History’s Unsung Hero II: Pertinax, Rome’s Slave Emperor

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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 information. Here, he explains how his new “fictional” espionage thriller, A Question of Time, is closer to the truth than… Read More »Fact or Fiction: Espionage in Cold War Berlin

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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 Paul Winter draws lessons from a previously unpublished, seminal piece of Royal Marines Commandos doctrine to guide us into this uncertain future. Intrigued? Scroll down… Read More »Earning the Green Beret: Lessons from The Royal Marines Commandos

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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 war strategist & Churchill’s right-hand critic. On reading Brooke’s diary, his papers and accounts of contemporary people who knew him… Read More »Alan Brooke: The Man Behind the Stern Face

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Veritas Books

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 is Ireland’s leading religious publisher and retailer. They publish over 40 books each year in the areas of theology, scripture,… Read More »New Distributed Publisher – VERITAS 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 in the midst of uncertainty. Whilst the title of this blog comes from the words uttered by Richard in William… Read More »The Crown of England: A Second Look at Castles in Britain

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