Every member of the Brigade knew that his passport to heaven was engraved with a large 88 and that around every corner and over every hill it might be handed to him by a gunner of the German army. #militaryhistory #secondworldwar #history #ww2 #6guardstankbrigade

During World War II, Westland Lysander crews flew highly classified clandestine missions from England over Axis territory. The Lysander was designed to land and take off from places normally unrecognizable as airfields. #militaryhistory #aviation #secondworldwar #history #ww2

It has been a busy week for Seamus… not only was he part of His Majesty’s Coronation celebrations at the weekend but he also celebrated his third birthday last Thursday! #IrishGuards☘️💂#Seamus #turloughmor #coronationweekend #london #TheGuards #irishwolfhound #britishportrait

Received a copy of Dominic Utton’s new book, SAS Battle Ready, which I’ve been asked to review. The book is available to pre-order on Amazon & is due for official release on 25 May 2023. buff.ly/3nMrspR #militaryhistory #SAS #bookreview Dominic Utton

In this book review, we examine SAS Battle Ready by Dominic Utton – a compendium of forty Special Air Service operations. Read the review here: buff.ly/3WiTcPZ #militaryhistory #bookreview #history #historybooks #SAS #WhoDaresWins

I’ve recently read SAS Battle Ready by Dominic Utton – a compendium of forty Special Air Service operations. You can read my review: thewaryears.co.uk/thewaryearsblo… Michael O'Mara Books #militaryhistory #bookreview #history #historybooks #SAS #WhoDaresWins

Received my advanced copy of Jacky Hyams’s book, Hurricane: The Plane that Won the War, which I’ve been asked to review by the publisher Michael O’Mara Books Limited. I believe the book will be released in hardback on 1st June 2023. #militaryhistory #bookreviews Michael O'Mara Books

some post-war military vehicles at the Overlord Show yesterday #militaryhistory #militaryvehicles

A Soviet-era MT-LB & French AMX-13 in the arena at the Overlord Show yesterday #Military #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryVehicles

An example of a German WW2 Marder III tank destroyer at the Overlord Show yesterday #Military #militaryhistory #secondworldwar #secondworldwarhistory #militaryvehicles #WW2

HURRICANE: The Plane That Won the War by Jacky Hyams tells the poignant story of the Hawker Hurricane and the people who designed it, built it, fought in it, and maintained and repaired it. Read my book review now buff.ly/3IQfyCK #militaryhistory #bookreview Michael O'Mara Books

Had an opportunity to take to the air in a WW2-era T-6 Harvard trainer for 20 minutes yesterday. I have to admit, I'm probably not much of a natural pilot, but an experience nonetheless. #militaryhistory #aviationhistory #warbirds #secondworldwarhistory #aviation

A short video of me at the controls of T-6 Harvard trainer Wacky-Wabbit, Fowlmere Airfield, yesterday morning. youtube.com/watch?v=FSwLKx… #aviationlovers #aviation #militaryhistory #secondworldwarhistory #History

On Sunday 3 September 1944, shortly before 20:00, the Guards Armoured Division entered Brussels, the liberators were welcomed by jubilant crowds of Belgians, celebrating the liberation of the capital city from the German occupation. #ww2 #militaryhistory

Guards Armoured Division liberated Brussels on Sunday 3 September around 20.00hrs. buff.ly/47We4Sq #history #militaryhistory #WW2

In this guest article, Matti Geyer of Tours of Berlin provides a guide to some of Berlin's most significant Second World War sites, each offering a poignant glimpse into this crucial chapter of the city's history. Visit buff.ly/47FvQYM #Berlin #Germany #Tours #Travel

In this blog, Matti Geyer of Tours of Berlin provides a guide to some of Berlin's most significant Second World War sites. Read on: buff.ly/47FvQYM Visit Tours of Berlin website: buff.ly/47P9fci #Berlin #SecondWorldWar #MilitaryHistory #History #Tourism

The release of my debut book moves one step closer. Today, I received a proof version of the book which includes the maps. I am aware that the visual illustrations are currently being handled by a designer. Following that, the book will be sent to a copy editor and a proofreader.

In my latest blog post, I review The Lancaster Story: True Tales of Britain’s Legendary Bomber a new book by Dr. Sarah-Louise Miller. Read the full book review now: buff.ly/4beqsya #militaryhistory #aviationhistory #secondworldwar #worldwartwo #books #bookreview #raf

"We are Czechs! We will never surrender!" 🇨🇿 The final words of resistance fighters who chose death over submission in 1942. Our new article tells the story of Operation Anthropoid: thewaryears.co.uk/thewaryearsblo… #OperationAnthropoid #Prague #History #Czech #WWII