The Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk, Poland, is a new and cutting-edge institution. It is devoted to all aspects of Poland's experience during the years 1939-1945 and hosts international conferences as well as the publication of a…
image credits: Jamie Wilson, HAC June 2022 Montreuil-sur-mer: A splendid, long-awaited ceremony took place on 18 June in the pretty Normandy market town of Montreuil-Sur-Mer, to mark the unveiling of the newly refurbished statue of Field Marshal Earl Haig. The…
The 1943 invasion of Sicily laid the foundations for the invasion of the Italian mainland and accelerated the collapse of the Mussolini government. In May Jonathan visited Sicily and saw some of the sites of the WWII operations in the…
In April Jonathan gave an illustrated talk in aid of Salcombe Regis Church. The 125-strong audience heard the stirring story of glider pilots in the Second World War, based on the adventures of Robert Ashby, whose memoir Jonathan is editing.…
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, refugees made their way to Switzerland to seek sanctuary in the Alps. Jonathan reports on how one small Swiss community rallied to help them. An Alpine Sanctuary - Downhill Only Ski Club
Jonathan attended his uncle's 100th birthday celebration. The D-Day veteran enjoyed a tremendous day and many tributes were paid by solders, family and foreign dignitaries. Roy Maxwell was a member of No. 4 Commando, who stormed ashore just after zero…
Friday 10 December 2021. This week Jonathan had the opportunity to explore the splendid development work being carried out at the Old War Office (OWO) on Whitehall, adjacent to the Banqueting House and Horse Guards. This handsome building…
A visit to the house of the equestrian painter and sculptor, Edward Munnings is a delight. Situated in the Dedham Vale on the borders of Suffolk and Essex, Castle House contains a rich collection of his furniture and remarkable paintings. His…
Following a Polish conference on aspects of the Second World War, Jonathan was interviewed about his views on the impact that feature films made on the study of the conflict. See his interview at ‘Eastern Front of WWII is foreign war…
