After a wonderful weekend of talks on Russia and local Hampshire history, I am now looking forward to the Battles Through History Military Show.
This multi-period, living history show takes place at the South of England Showground in Ardingly at the end of next week (28 and 29 September). I have been invited to join the other authors in the Norfolk Pavilion and will give my illustrated talk on Churchill’s Second Darkest Hour, 1942 between 3 and 3.30 p.m.
I will also have a selection of my books and information boards that focus on the 20th century British campaigns in Siberia and North Africa. The best thing about researching the past is what I describe as the Eureka moments. The feeling when you discover a letter, or a document, that has lain hidden for decades and puts a new perspective on a major historical event is magical. And it is extraordinary how many of these precious jewels I found, which demonstrate clearly how certain events and decisions were covered up to protect institutions and powerful people.
There is plenty more out there, if you are willing to look…
Rupert Wieloch 