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First chapter completed (Draft)
I have spoken to many authors in the past and each has their own writing style and the way they go about writing their book. My approach is to look at the information I have gathered and then commence writing the section where I have researched the most. This may mean...
Freiburg Archives – April 2018
During a recent trip to Europe, I was able to spend 4 days in the Germany archives in Freiburg where the majority of the focus was on research for the book on Sturmgeschütz Brigade 280. Specifically, I want to research the unit's involvement at the Eastern Front...
Presentation on the No 1 Australian Stationary Hospital – Nov 2017
Next month I will be giving a presentation on the No 1 Australian Stationary Hospital to a large Probus club in Brisbane. With so much information at my fingertips regarding this subject, it is difficult to choose what to speak about. Reading through my notes I found...
Taking Shape – Kampfschwimmer book
This year has been extremely busy as I not only work full time and have a family but have also been selected to attend Command and Staff College this year. However this has not stopped me spending some time progressing the book. I am still aiming...
German Kampfschwimmers at Nijmegen Update
Update on the book about German Combat Swimmers that will be published in 2016
Welcome to the very new Historia House Website
Historia House was formed with the aim and sole purpose of sharing information and advancing the study of military history; be it through a short article, small booklet or a larger book or series.
Father and Son – same unit
One can only imagine the conversation that took place at the dinner table in late 1914 when both father and son volunteered to go to war. Charles Albert Marques (son) and Charles Marques (father) were both in the No 1 Australian Stationary Hospital. They both...
Kurt Kühme – second commander of Stug Bde 280
For such a decorated soldier not much has been published in books or online about Kurt Kühme. I would love a family member to contact me to provide further information.
100th Anniversary of the Landing at Anzac
Today all over the world, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the landing at Anzac on 25 April 1915. When I attended the Dawn service this morning I reflected upon the sacrifices made by the men and women that have served our countries in all...
Interview on ABC Radio – Adelaide 20 April 2015
I am fortunate enough that I will be interviewed on Monday evening (20 Apr 15) on ABC Radio 891 in Adelaide with Peter Goers (evenings show) as part of the Anzac Centenary Celebrations. I am very excited about this opportunity as it is a chance to tell the story of...
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