My latest book is a first for me. It's a work of fiction, co-written with an experienced fiction author.
The Bear’s Claws is a novel of the Cold War turned hot in 1982. The story is told from the point of view of Vladislav Rakovich, an NCO in the Soviet army, and his sister Anna, back home in Leningrad.
Military History Merchandise
I have started a range of military-history themed merchandise. I have four designs so far, which are available on a range of products, including t-shirts, cushions, water bottles and mugs.
New Article: World War II Logic Puzzle
Five men from the village of Barford in Warwickshire went to war. Only one returned.
Can you work out the full name and rank of each man, when and how they died, and at what age?
New Article: Soviet 100mm T-12 & MT-12 Anti-Tank Gun
The T-12 was the first smoothbore anti-tank gun. The smoothbore barrel led to improved HEAT performance, higher muzzle velocity, and longer barrel life.
Image credit: Юрий Кучинский via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA 3.0 unported).
Just a quick note to let you all know that Kobo are running a 40% off box sets sale. Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact is included, so click the link below and enter promo code 40JAN to get it.
When East and West survived on a knife-edge between peace and war, both sides were busy preparing themselves for military action. But what exactly would NATO's troops have faced if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot?
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