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📚 BOOKS
🟥 New Release! The Thin Red Line – Junior History Pack
Looking for a fun and educational way to get your child into history?
The Thin Red Line – Junior History Pack is now available!
This all-in-one bundle brings one of Britain’s most famous military moments to life in a way kids will love — and remember.
🎒 What’s Inside?
- 📖 A beautifully illustrated children’s book about the heroic stand of the 93rd Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava
- 🎥 A video read-aloud by the author to bring the story to life
- 🏅 A printable Junior Historian certificate your child can earn by completing the pack
It’s the perfect mix of storytelling, learning, and fun — created especially for curious young minds aged 8–13.
💂 Why This Story?
The “Thin Red Line” is a moment of legendary bravery — when a handful of British soldiers stood firm against a Russian cavalry charge. This version is carefully crafted to spark interest in real history, without overwhelming young readers.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschooler or just love sharing great stories with your children — this pack is for you.
💷 Pay What You Want
You can download the full pack for as little as £1 — or choose to support our mission to make history fun and accessible by paying more if you’d like.
The Military History Geek’s Guide To. . .The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 (The Military History Geek’s Guide To…)
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is one of the most famous conflicts in British military history. There has been a lot written about the start of the war – the British disaster at Isandlwana and the brave defence of Rorke’s Drift. But what of the rest of the conflict? In this concise history, Christian Parkinson of The Redcoat History Podcast, explores all the main events and battles. This is a book for the military history geek – the reader who wants to stand in line with the redcoats, feel the sun on their face and hear the thud of the approaching enemy.
The Military History Geek’s Guide To. . .The Peninsular War, Volume 1: The Battles of Vimeiro, Corunna and Talavera (The Military History Geek’s Guide To…)
Take your place in the ranks as Britain’s Redcoats clash with Napoleon’s finest.This action-packed first volume follows the brutal early campaigns of 1808–1809 — from the dusty slopes of Roliça and Vimeiro to the desperate winter retreat to Corunna and the bloody fields of Talavera.Told through vivid first-hand accounts, this is raw soldiering: brutal marches, desperate bayonet charges, and the making of a man named Wellesley.
The Military History Geek’s Guide To…The Peninsular War Volume 2: The Battles of Bussaco, Fuentes de Oñoro and Albuera
The Peninsular War (1808-1814) is one of the most significant conflicts in British military history. In a series of famous battles, the much-maligned British army finally proved its worth under the exceptional leadership of the Duke of Wellington.This book is the second of Christian Parkinson’s three volumes on the war. It covers the momentous battle of Bussaco, where the Portuguese army came of age. It examines the strategic importance of the Lines of Torres Vedras; the slogging match at Fuentes de Oñoro; the First and Second Sieges of Badajoz; and, of course, Albuera – the bloodiest battle of the war.Packed with riveting first-hand accounts from the redcoats, this book brings the battles vividly to life. Learn how it felt to storm a breach, to be chased by Polish Lancers and exchange brutal volleys of musketry with the fierce French veterans.
Isandlwana: Battlefield Guide
This book is a brief introduction to The Battle of Isandlwana – Britain’s most famous military defeat.The A4 sized PDF is packed with maps and images that will help to bring the terrain to life. It will allow you to better explore this beautiful but haunting battlefield.
COMING SOON. . .MY “JUNIOR HISTORIAN” SERIES. . .
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