The annual WFA weekend seminars at Abergavenny
I used to greatly enjoy the seminars organised by the Western Front Association and attended them each year from 1992 to 2001. In many ways they encouraged my interest in the subject and built my…
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Final few copies of my first book now for sale
Get one while you can! I have acquired a few new copies of my first book, “The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys 1918“, and am offering them at a very reasonable price….
Newsletter “Napoo!” launched
I have today launched the first, experimental, edition of my website newsletter “Napoo!” It is free to view and download at this link
A tribute to my battlefield pal, Brian Morris
Brian Morris, 22 January 1937 – 15 June 2018 It is with much regret that I report the recent death of long-term Western Front Association member Brian Morris, following serious illness. He was a close friend…
New addition to the Gazetteer of the Western Front: Borre
Latest addition to the site: the story of the French village of Borre near Hazebouck Gazetteer of the Western Front: Borre
The Non-Combatant Corps
The introduction of compulsory military service in 1916 brought with it a need to consider the rights of men who had genuine objection to such service on moral, religious or political grounds. Certain parts of…
Buy my latest books on the Battle of the Lys
I have acquired some copies of my two latest books from the publisher and can offer them at a great price. Each book currently sells for £12.48 plus postage at Amazon and has a cover…
New book on the April 1918 Battle of the Lys
I am very pleased to report today that I have received the first printed copies of my new book. Produced by Pen & Sword for the “Battleground” series, it covers the southern half of the…
New to the Long, Long Trail: article on the British base at Le Havre and Harfleur
Readers may find this article on the primary British and Commonwealth base at Le Havre and Harfleur to be of interest.
Launch of the Long, Long Trail’s first audio tour
I have this morning added the first of what I hope to develop into a whole series of audio battlefield tours. One day walking tour of Ypres To hear the audio, click on each of…