“Fighting with the Long Range Desert Group” is a book that tells the story of one of the first Allied Special Forces units in World War II: the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG was formed in 1940 and was made up of volunteers from British and Commonwealth units. The unit was responsible for […]

I recently read ‘Heydrich: Butcher of Prague’ complied and written by Ian Baxter. This book is part of the ‘Images of War’ series and it certainly lives up to the standard set by other titles in the series.The book offers a detailed and up-close look at the life and career of one of the most […]

When I was asked if I wanted to review this book, it is another I jumped at the chance, and it also jumped the queue in reading. Having a rounded idea of the period is a great way to help understand medieval combat and self defence in context. This is a really good book. Full […]

One weapon of the medieval period there doesn’t seem to be many books on is the crossbow. Well all that has changed with the recent publication of this book by Dr Stuart Ellis-Gorman – You can follow his blog here.A crossbow is one weapon I am looking to add to our displays and talks but […]