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The books behind the blog
Four novels and a history, each set among the real events of the Second World War.
Crime in the London Blitz
- History World War Two
- July 6, 2025
- 5 mins
A historical overview of criminal activity in wartime London, from looters to traitors.
Read the novel: Two Families at War
Occupied Islands and Liberation 1940–2025
- History World War Two
- May 9, 2025
- 3 mins
Reflecting on 80 years since the liberation of Jersey from German occupation during WWII — resistance, hardship, and remembrance.
By the author of Ordinary Heroes
The Liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp
- History World War Two
- April 15, 2025
- 2 mins
Marking 80 years since British forces uncovered the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, this post explores the liberation, aftermath, and lasting impact.
Read the book: Liberating Belsen
The Battle of the Bulge
- History World War Two
- December 16, 2024
- 3 mins
A gripping account of the surprise German offensive in the Ardennes during December 1944, one of WWII’s most brutal campaigns.
By the author of Ordinary Heroes