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a collection of anecdotes and articles on military lore

Taking The First Step

by | April 27, 2024 | Basic Training | 0 Comments

Pit ClosuresBack in the 1980s we were just starting to feel the effects of the Maggie’s Pit closures. I was at Peterlee College in 1988 and I wasn’t really getting anywhere. I was merely treading water. After a few upheavals and personal quandaries I decided to go for...
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A Punk History of Squaddies on Screen

by | April 13, 2024 | Punk History | 2 Comments

Before we get to the meat and potatoes of this week’s piece, you might be wondering – what’s the difference between a Punk Military Historian and a real one? The answer is, of course, research. Tony Beevor and Max Hastings, for example, spend yonks in dusty libraries,...
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A Punk Guide to one-man armies

by | April 2, 2024 | Punk Guide | 0 Comments

UKSF shopping in Nairobi for milkI’m sure I’m not alone in having a man-crush on the anonymous UKSF soldier (a ‘Senior NCO’ it was revealed, surprising absolutely nobody) who went shopping in downtown Nairobi and ended up performing a spot of live-action Call of duty...
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Dominic Adler

Dominic Adler is a writer and former detective in the Metropolitan Police. And before that, a very long time ago, he spent six years as the lowliest form of military life – an army reservist. This led to an enduring interest in military history, defence and itchy shirts. His latest novel, ‘Red Labyrinth’, is published by Lume Books. Dom also writes a popular Substack on contemporary policing.

Craig Douglas

Born when the Beatles were still fashionable and the moon landings hadn’t finished, Craig spent most of his youth as a PAD’s brat. He joined the Army in 1990, was sent to the usual shit holes and fell off the ‘wagon’ many times. He now spends his time in Northampton, co-parenting, being a youthful pensioner and publishes books as a hobby.