CONTRIBUTORS

TOM GARNER

This issue Tom spoke with Royal Tank Regiment veteran Richard Cutland and curator of the Tank Museum, Bovington, David Willey. Turn to page 20 to discover their analysis of how armour contributed to the 1940 conquest of France.

MIGUEL MIRANDA

Miguel is a writer and researcher based in the Philippines. With an expertise in modern military tech, he also writes widely on topics across Asia and beyond. Over on page 52 he uncovers the origins and traditions of the Cossacks.

JAMES HOLLAND

James is an historian, best-selling author and broadcaster, as well as the co-host of weekly podcast ‘We Have Ways of Making You Talk’. On page 58 he reveals why the Battle of Midway was one of the most important clashes of WWII.

CRAIG MOORE

Though Panzers are perhaps most associated with the German invasions of May 1940, they did also feature the first major glider assault. On page 32 Craig recounts how paratroopers used them to attack the fortress of Eben-emael.