I had a marvellous day at the Chalke Valley History Festival yesterday. The sun was shining (mostly), the audience was large and appreciative (and not all sleepy following lunch) and I was able to meet up with old friends and make some new ones. If you haven’t been before, make sure you put this week-long festival of history (and books about it) in this most beautiful part of Wiltshire in your diary for next year. We’ll certainly be back.
Rob you were magnificent at CVHF. I've been going since 2013 and your talk ranks very high definitely a top 3 contender and I go to 20 plus talks every year. I was very happy that you ran out of time for questions, James H did as well. I've just started Empires and I'm hoping to finish it by WHW Fest 22.
The book is a game changer. I knew the story, I had read Slim’s Defeat into Victory. Rob’s book brings an astonishing level of detail and insight. Gave me a much fuller understanding of the role of the Indian Army.
Rob you were magnificent at CVHF. I've been going since 2013 and your talk ranks very high definitely a top 3 contender and I go to 20 plus talks every year. I was very happy that you ran out of time for questions, James H did as well. I've just started Empires and I'm hoping to finish it by WHW Fest 22.
See you there
Rob, please bring a copy when we meet for lunch on the 18th July. I'll settle up then. Looking forward to it. Piers
The book is a game changer. I knew the story, I had read Slim’s Defeat into Victory. Rob’s book brings an astonishing level of detail and insight. Gave me a much fuller understanding of the role of the Indian Army.