If you are interested in historical militaria then this is the place for you. We look at everything from military books and vehicles to re-enactment events and equipment, memorabilia and Arms fairs, shows and military auctions. We also look at antique weapons, de-activated and replica guns.
Resident re-specialist John Norris takes a look at war films…
continue reading >The author is best known for his historical novels, especially the gripping Sharpe series, and this, his first factual historical work, reads as well as any...
continue reading >This is how a book charting the history and development of a rifle should be written – excellent text and highly detailed illustration. In short, it...
continue reading >Since this book appeared the British army has withdrawn from its commitment in Afghanistan and cutbacks in the defence budget means further withdrawals. Despite this, the...
continue reading >Despite having literally hundreds of weapons to choose from in the more than 150 years covered in this book, the author, presents the reader with just...
continue reading >John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was instrumental in helping create the shape that Europe is today. The battles he fought during his campaigns were masterfully...
continue reading >This latest title which compares the French army Somua S35 tank against the German army’s Panzer III tank never once loses its direction. At all points...
continue reading >When it comes to thinking about specialist vehicles deployed to control riot situations we all tend to think of the Humber ‘Pig’ and Alvis ‘Saracen’ used...
continue reading >Mr Hi-Tech Chris Parkin decides he needs a dose of reality as he discusses his latest rifle the Great British military bolt-action
continue reading >Wallis & Wallis, Arms & Militaria Auction, 25th November 2014, Sale Number 567
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