Category Archives: Personal takes
A great place to stay on the Somme – Le Logis d’Anne-Sophie
Firstly this post is not a “paid for post” or sponsored post but simply a personal recommendation for somewhere that offered a great place to stay and brilliant service. A few months ago I was down on the Somme and … Continue reading
Meeting the need for water in the 1917 Desert Campaign
I’ve always been interested in the Campaigns in the Middle East, probably due to films such as “Gallipoli” and “The Light Horsemen”. When I started to really dig into the RE Mounted History an area that does offer a lot … Continue reading
Historians, Battlefield Guides and Reenactors
I follow quite a few historians, Battlefield Guides and Reenactors on Twitter, Youtube and a few other platforms. Why? well I like history, I like researching battles and then walking (and Riding) the ground, often giving a talk on the … Continue reading
My take on Beards in the Army
As many of you know I sport a fairly large Tashe and in most units that I have worked with over the years my facial hair is better known that I am: “Have you seen the Garrison Engineer?” “Who?” “Bloke … Continue reading