CONTRIBUTORS

ANDREW FIELD, MBE

A former British Army officer turned historian, Andrew has written several books on the Napoleonic Wars, including Prelude to Waterloo on the Battle of Quatre Bras. This month he spoke with Tom Garner on why this battle was so critical to the Waterloo campaign (p24).

WILL IREDALE

During Bomber Command’s most daring missions of WWII, a few of the most skilled and bravest aircrews led the way, flying first into enemy airspace. On page 70 historian Will discusses why the Pathfinders were so critical to the RAF’S success.

MYKE COLE

A former intelligence officer, Myke has published several historical fiction and non-fiction titles – over on page 38 he debunks five of the biggest myths surrounding the ancient Spartans.