Tag Archives: In The Footsteps of Heroes

The Armistice – The end of The Great War, WW1.

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

The Great War ended much differently than the never-say- die desperation of the Nazis in WW2. In 1918, there was no likely imminent collapse of Germany though the deprivation and starvation of many in the country was startling. Even though … Continue reading →

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The Battle of The Somme 100 Years On

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Friday July 1st 2016 marks the centerniary of the commencement of The Battle Of The Somme.  It is fair to say that July 1st 1916 might possibly the most horrific day in British history and most likely in the top … Continue reading →

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My First Ever Booksigning!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing.  It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where … Continue reading →

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Shot at dawn – Remembering those who bravely died as cowards

Posted on November 10, 2015 by

November 11th is Armistice Day and I thought I would write about an aspect of WW1 which is often forgotten, the sad stories of those who were shot by their own side. Over 300 Commonwealth soldiers were shot at dawn, a … Continue reading →

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The tragic story of Sidney Ashcroft & the Guernsey Eight

Posted on November 9, 2015 by

As we approach Armistice Day, I thought I would write on another history related item, this time from WW2. Not many people know that part of the British Isles was conquered and occupied by Nazi Germany.  The Channel Islands, in … Continue reading →

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The incredible true tale of Job Maseko – The man who sunk a ship whilst a prisoner.

Posted on November 8, 2015 by

As today is Remembrance Sunday, I thought I would share a short account of someone who is rarely spoken of outside his homeland but whom I have been a fan of for many years. For most people when they are … Continue reading →

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Edith Cavell – Patriotism Is Not Enough

Posted on October 13, 2015 by

Many of us are familiar with the phrase “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel”, a quote that remains as true today as it was when it was first coined and is still evident by many politicians in particular … Continue reading →

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I have my first book signing!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

So the big news on the happiness front this week is that I have been offered my very first book-signing.  I didn’t have to beg or grovel or anything like I expected I might have to do or lets face … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Truce and football match of 1914.

Posted on December 25, 2014 by

Whilst we are getting ready to enjoy or in some cases already enjoying our Christmas in 2014, it is worth remembering what was happening 100 years ago not so far from where I am writing today.  In what is perhaps … Continue reading →

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Sights of the WW1 battlefields

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

This my penultimate post for now on WW1 and my recent tour to the battlefields of France and Belgium.  There are simply so many places to see and despite being out all day, every day for a week, we only … Continue reading →

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