Today we have added 8 big new infographics to our popular ‘The Great War 100′ app. This latest update covers 7 new ‘battle’ graphics covering the decisive battles at Mons, the Marne, Cambrai, Amiens, Neuve Chappelle, Loos, First Ypres, and the Brusilov Offensive. Another graphic covering the Battle of Tannenberg is not quite finished and [...]
Read moreBook Reviewers / Bloggers Wanted!
I have recently had a small run of my latest kindle book, ‘World War One: A Layman’s Guide’ printed in paperback version primarily to help get some reviews of the book by websites, newspapers, magazines, bloggers etc. The e-book itself is selling beyond my expectations (I don’t really know what ‘success’ is and how many [...]
Read moreWar Memorial Database Launched
A new online database covering British War Memorials has been launched on thegenealogist.co.uk. Currently the database comprises over 100,000 records, providing valuable details about civilians and soldiers killed during conflicts ranging from the Boer War to the more recent clashes in Northern Ireland. Each record includes details of the memorial with overview images of the [...]
Read moreWar, History Books, Cycle Rides and Motorhead: My Interview on BBC Radio Berkshire
Earlier today I was invited on to the Mike Read radio show on BBC Radio Berkshire to talk about the First World War, tattoos, history books, charity cycle rides, Motorhead and Elvis Presley! As part of Mike’s ‘my favourite things’ session we discussed how my tattoo of soldiers going ‘over the top’ has inspired me [...]
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