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Last night's Zoom, on Dits: The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable by Damian 'Obi' Todd, is now available on YouTube:

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#NewBook #Dits #RoyalMarines #veterans

Dits: The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable by Damian Todd

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November 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM

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Next Tuesday, we will be hosting a live Zoom discussion with Damian Todd, following the publication of his book, Dits.

25 November 2025 @ 19.30

Please register via our Google Form:

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#NewBook #Veterans #LifeLessons #Commando #RoyalMarines #ExForces

November 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM

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Join us in congratulating Damian 'Obi' Todd on the publication of his first book, Dits: The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable.

It's available to purchase via Amazon - amzn.eu/d/9vfguTr

#NewBook #RoyalMarines #Commando #Dits #RoyalNavy #Veterans

November 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM

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Watch Eva Chatterji's recent appearance on Redcoat History.

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The Thin Red Line in India: Lucknow’s Impossible Rescue!

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November 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM

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We're delighted to announce our latest author signing, Eliot Rudnicki.

See link or website - www.facebook.com/share/p/1DNJ...

#NewBook #FamilyStories #SecondWorldWar #WW2

November 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM

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We are delighted to announce the signing of our latest author, Stuart Hall.

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#NewBook #AngloZuluWar #MilitaryHistory #HistoricalFiction #MilitaryMusic

November 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM

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Join us in congratulating Brian Drummond on the publication of his book, Ubique: Part Three – For Valour During Victoria's Small Wars 1860-1889.

Available via our website www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk

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#NewBook #RoyalArtillery #VictoriaCross #MilitaryHistory #QueenVictoria

October 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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Join us in congratulating Kevin Brazier on the publication of his latest book, The Complete Films of John Wayne.

It's available to purchase via our website - barnthornpublishing.co.uk

And via Amazon - amzn.eu/d/eJJKCwq

#NewBook #JohnWayne #Westerns #Hollywood #Films

October 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM

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Join us in congratulating James W. Bancroft on the publication of his latest book, The Defence of Rorke's Drift: A Graphic Account.

It's available to purchase via our website - barnthornpublishing.co.uk

And via Amazon - amzn.eu/d/83pb9Ka

#NewBook #AngloZuluWar #Zulu #RorkesDrift

October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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Join us in congratulating Tony 'Frog' Barlow and Niall Cherry on the publication of the paperback edition of their book, A Tom's Tale.

Available to purchase via - www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk

And Amazon - amzn.eu/d/0Cc1osD

#NewBook #Falklands #Paras #ParachuteRegiment #militaryhistory

October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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Join us in congratulating Rupert Hague-Holmes on the publication of the paperback edition of his book, The Soldiers' General - Lieutenant General Sir George Lea.

Available via www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk

Amazon - amzn.eu/d/9r4tgg9

#NewBook #Arnhem #SAS #Malaya #Borneo #MilitaryHistory

The Soldiers’ General: The Biography of Lieutenant General Sir George Lea KCB, DSO, MBE, PSNB: Amazon.co.uk: Hague-Holmes, Rupert: 9781917120197: Books

Buy The Soldiers’ General: The Biography of Lieutenant General Sir George Lea KCB, DSO, MBE, PSNB by Hague-Holmes, Rupert (ISBN: 9781917120197) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free d...

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October 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM

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The second subject of our Rorke’s Drift print series, Reverend George Smith.

1 of 50 Limited Edition Prints

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Signed and numbered by the artist, Steve Noon.

Reverend George Smith - Signed by Steve Noon | Barnthorn Publishing

1 of 50 Limited Edition Prints Signed by the artist, Steve Noon Reverend George Smith, one of the unsung heroes of Rorke's Drift. Remaining at the station throughout the battle, Reverend Smith busied...

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September 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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Join us in congratulating Chris Hucker on the publication of his book, Holga’s Elephant.

It's available to purchase via our website - barnthornpublishing.co.uk

And via Amazon - amzn.eu/d/8DwgoSK

#NewBook #HistoricalFiction #SOE #SecondWorldWar #WW2

September 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM

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Last night's Zoom, on Theodor Eicke by David McCormack, is now available on YouTube:

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#NewBook #MilitaryHistory #Eicke #WW2 #SecondWorldWar

Theodor Eicke by David McCormack

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September 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM

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This evening, we will be hosting a live Zoom discussion with David McCormack, following the publication of his book, Theodor Eicke.

3 September 2025 @ 19.30

Please register via our Google Form:

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#NewBook #MilitaryHistory #Eicke #WW2 #SecondWorldWar

September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM

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Join us in congratulating Brian Drummond on the publication, Ubique: The 62 Victoria Crosses of the Royal Regiment of Artillery: Part Two–For Valour During the Indian Mutiny 1857-1859.

Available via www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk
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#RoyalArtillery #VictoriaCross #IndianMutiny

September 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM

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From Helpmekaar to iSandlwana by Frank Allewell is now available for preorder. This glossy edition will not be sold on Amazon.

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August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM

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Major milestone in the growth of Barnthorn Publishing:

As Barnthorn enters its third year of trading, now is the time to announce a third member of the team, Rupert Hague-Holmes.

See - www.facebook.com/share/p/18fh...

#NewChapter #Publishing #GrowthJourney #MilitaryHistory

August 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM

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A Tom's Tale by Tony 'Frog' Barlow and Niall Cherry is now available as an e-book.

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#NewBook #3PARA #Falklands #MountLongdon #MilitaryHistory

A Tom's Tale: Mount Longdon 1982 eBook : Barlow, Tony, Cherry, Niall: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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August 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM

Barnthorn Publishing

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Next Wednesday, we will be hosting a live Zoom discussion with David McCormack, following the publication of his book, Theodor Eicke.

3 September 2025 @ 19.30

Please register via our Google Form:

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#NewBook #MilitaryHistory #Eicke #WW2 #SecondWorldWar

August 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM