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The Secretary
Deborah Lawrenson
The author of a new espionage novel has a story to tell about its inspiration.
Habbaniya: Thirty Days in May
James Dunford Wood
A little-known clash in the Iraqi desert during WW2 is the subject of a new book.
Harold Godwinson – The Greatest King We Never Had?
Richard Cullen
What would the consequences have been for England, Europe, and beyond if the Battle of Senlac Hill had ended in Harold’s victory?
The Extraordinary Life of General Hastings `Pug` Ismay
The author of a new biography explores the many achievements of General Hastings `Pug` Ismay.
Gallipoli and the Death of Innocence in the First World War
Barney Campbell
The tragedy of the battle over the Dardanelles straits is the subject of a new novel.
My IWM: Helen Lederer
Oliver Webb-Carter
The comedienne and actress has a remarkable family backstory.
A Cautionary Tale. Norway, 1940
The tactical failures that led to the British campaign in Norway serve as a cautionary tale.
Joseph Cornelius O’Rourke
The descendant of a Jacobite noble who fled Ireland for Russia is the inspiration for a new novel.
Historical Heroes: Edward IV
In 1461, something very unusual happened: an English king was overthrown by force of arms and the man who achieved that remarkable feat was only nineteen years old.
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