The Long Range Desert Group-Its origins and activities

Nuremberg Trials - with Dr Helen Fry

I discuss with Author Helen Fry her latest book Nuremberg -The translator’s tale. This is the amazing story of Howard Triest, a German Jew who becomes the sole translator to the 21 remaining Nazis at the Nuremberg trials in 1946. He interacted with and interpreted between psychiatrists and several top Nazis- The new book powerfully covers this. He has to face Goering, Hess and the boss of Auschwitz, Hoss, who was responsible for killing his parents in the gas chamber, plus the ultimate anti semite Julius Streicher. A thrilling book which is both personal and chilling.

Was Market Garden really worth it?

I discuss with Joris Nieuwint, The Battlefield Explorer, the case for and against Operation Market Garden. Was it really worth the casualties and what did it ultimately achieve. Recorded in Arnhem in The Little Hartenstein in 2025.

Making Money from collecting WW2 guns-The Law, The Money, The Motivation.

Crispin Thomas, The Standuphistorian talks to James Aslett founder of  Chelmsford Militaria, one of the leading dealers in the Memorabilia Business about collecting, the laws surrounding the trade and the investment potential. If you are collecting or just interested why people collect these guns this is for you. Enjoy!

The Battle of the Bulge with Author Charlie Stuart and Joris Nieuwent, The Battlefield Explorer

An overview of the Battle of the Bulge – Crispin, Charlie and Joris explore why the battle was a failure for the Germans and a success for the Americans. A very useful top level view of the battle with some great conclusions. Listen to this so you can become an expert dinner party Historian!

The Long Range Desert Group-Its origins and activities

My guests on this live show, recorded at the Victory Show in August 2025, are Tom Petch, ex SAS commander and published author (Penguin: Speed, Aggression and Surprise) and Richard Pinches ( The Lone Rat), acknowledged desert expert on the Long Range Desert Group and its history.