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Reviewer of books on the second world war. 📚
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I was very lucky to have the chance of an early read of Dr Kate Vigurs FRhistS new book, published by Yale University Press London 📖. Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/missio…


A story of 3 young people fighting a war on different fronts and an author trying to discover more about his father's wartime role. Script Military & Aviation Books Pen & Sword Books Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/into-i…


Not just a reviewed book for Pen & Sword Books, but one that has also provided some missing information in one of my own family's stories. Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/dornie…



Reviewed this book last year and it is one of the best pilot biographies that I have read. Now being released in paperback this week by Grub Street Publishing


Published in 2009 with 30 years of research behind it. This is the most comprehensive account of the Luftwaffe's final months, that I have read. Frontline Books Pen & Sword Books Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/last-d…




Discover the latest arrivals from Fonthill Media! 🛒 See the full collection here: shorturl.at/HDukd


Sadly the final book from the late William F. Buckingham. 'The Sicily Campaign' is a great piece of military history writing. Amberley Publishing Please find below a link to my latest book review historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-si…


Two murders, a mysterious men's club and a young villian with revenge on his mind. DCI Merlin & his team return to solve more crimes in wartime London. Only this time danger lurks even closer to home! Mark Ellis excellent new book is out next week on the 29th May.


My piece on the #WW2 Crime Boom is the lead article in the latest edition of Historia – the HWA Magazine. My new #FrankMerlin novel #DeathOfAnOfficer, set in WW2 London, is out 29/5. Aspects of History BookBrunch History Book Chat The Crime Writers’ Association Crime Cymru Headline Accent Paul Burke

A series of books featuring an incredible collection of photographs showcasing the RAF through the decades, begins with the 1950s. Pen & Sword Books Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/raf-in…


Another fabulous Illustrated book from Casemate, packed with then & now photos. Script Military & Aviation Books Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/operat…



'Borrowing' his marvellous graphic to wish Mark Ellis a happy publication day for his fabulous new book in his excellent wartime crime series featuring DCI Frank Merlin and his team of detectives. Highly recommended. 📚📚


Available from today online and at all good bookshops: #DeathOfAnOfficer, No.6 in the ‘masterly..compelling..intriguing..unputdownable’ #FrankMerlin #WW2 London detective series. The Crime Writers’ Association Historia – the HWA Aspects of History Crime Cymru History Book Chat Paul Burke



I used to pass a Lincolnshire roadside memorial to a Lancaster crew, remembering 'victims of a Luftwaffe intruder'. This fascinating book from Pen & Sword Books reveals a great deal on a rare subject. Please find below a link to my latest book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/luftwa…
