What can we learn about leadership from the world of science fiction? A lot, according to Jonathan Klug and Steven Leonard, editors of To Boldly Go. Here, they turn to Star Trek to understand why decisiveness is key to military leadership. On September 8, 1966, a young William Shatner promised to boldly go, to take… Read More »Science Fiction and Leadership
Simon Forty, author of ‘Red Army Into The Reich’, provides a visual explanation of the formation of the Volksstrum in WWII, with direct quotes from history’s most reviled figure. As the Russian and Western forces got closer to Germany itself and attrition led to infantry shortages, the German high command realised that it would need… Read More »The Formation of the Volkssturm
This week, Brian Walter, author of The Longest Campaign, shines the spotlight on not one individual, but the collective seamen and airman who served during WWII’s Atlantic Campaign. Who do you think is history’s most unsung hero and why? While history is replete with countless examples of men and women who performed laudable deeds, the… Read More »The Unsung Heroes of WWII’s Atlantic Campaign
In anticipation of his new book, Red Army Into The Reich, author and historian Simon Forty gives us an in-depth, visual tour of the last days of WWII on the Eastern Front – a perspective often overlooked today. On September 2, 1945, the formal documents of the surrender of the Japanese were signed on USS… Read More »WWII Is Over (Well, For Some…)
How much is historical fiction based on history? In four short questions, we ask author Richard Camp just how much his new WWII novel was inspired by real events and his own experience as a U.S. Marine. Scroll down and enjoy! What inspired you to write The Commandos? I noted in one of my Marine… Read More »The Inspiration Behind ‘The Commandos’
Brian Izzard wrote the first biography on the mastermind of the Dunkirk evacuation and D-Day landings: Admiral Bertram Ramsey. Before then, very little was known about this extraordinary man. Today, that changes. There were several British military leaders in World War 2 who were not averse to personal publicity. Montgomery and Mountbatten spring to mind.… Read More »History’s Unsung Hero: Admiral Ramsay
Author and navy veteran Phillip Parotti has written an exhilarating, navy-based novel set in WWII, a war he experienced as a little boy. From submarine chases to love letters from those left behind, this book is the perfect partner to your summer staycation. What inspired you to write Splinter On The Tide? Across decades of… Read More »The Inspiration Behind ‘Splinter On The Tide’
The long-awaited Olympics 2021 is finally happening. To celebrate, authors John Martino and Michael O’Kane are harking back to the origin of the games. From chariot racing to ancient Pankration wrestling, find out where your favourite event originated from below! Chariot Racing Chariot racing appeared in various forms in the ancient Olympic Games in 680BC.… Read More »The Olympic Games: The Origin
Author and veteran Anthony Candil provides expert insight into the five most important lessons learnt during the Spanish Civil War. Featuring exclusive photos from his new book, Tank Combat in Spain, scroll down to find out exactly how pivotal this war really was for tank combat. Lesson 1 Numbers, crew training, tactical understanding. The Spanish… Read More »Tank Warfare: Five Lessons from the Spanish Civil War
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