Making of a Warlord I am very much looking forward to seeing the 2nd proof of this book in the New Year. Due out May 2026.

'An up-to-date and comprehensive history' What's on your Christmas list this year - why not take a trip to the Rhineland with yours truly courtesy of the good people at Osprey Publishing. My thanks to History at War for the sterling review.

The Briefing Room Thoroughly enjoyed being on John James' The Briefing Room Podcast, though I am not sure poor John got a word in edge ways! www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VQ...

Praise for Rhineland What's Santa bringing you this year? A little light reading perhaps from the good people at @ospreypublishing.bsky.social My thanks to the wonderful fellow historians PCA and MK.

Nazi Hunters: On the trail of Hitler's War Criminals Making good progress on this project - just two chapters to go - next one covers Operation Last Chance launched by Efraim Zuroff of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in 2002. The operational name clearly spoke for itself.

For those of you seeking something for the discerning Churchillian for Christmas how about Vol 1 & 2 before 3 appears next year. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

The ATJ Trilogy How about treating yourself to nice a trilogy for Christmas and I don't mean on TV... or if you have the others why not complete the set.

Rhineland A little something for these long winter months... available from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Sneak Peek - The Making of a Warlord For all my fellow Churchillians here is a very early sneak peek of the initial cover design for my next Churchill book. Not out till next year but thought I would whet your appetites - 300 plus images. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Everything in the Wild! It's always nice when I get a photo from an uber fan - this collection seems to have just about everything! Good job that is a sturdy shelf. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Praise for Rhineland ‘I knew absolutely nothing about the French crossing and the book expands upon ground operations to include a bit about De Gaulle's political motivations. Nicely summarized, that. … It's a nice, smooth read, too. Excellent.’ Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

The Briefing Room Podcast Was a delight to be on John James' The Briefing Room today having a wide ranging discussion on the nature of The Secret War conducted behind the lines during WW2. Will post the link when it is available.

Bah Humbug I am not normally seduced by the Christmas spirit but yesterday our local lights went on... and a bear tree!

Happy Thanksgiving! A Happy Thanksgiving to all my good friends and contacts across the Pond - have a great day as I raise an English pint to you. Enjoy!

Rome then and Now Although I was in Rome talking about Churchill and Italy - could it be I can feel another book coming on... Watch this space...

Rome then and Now Having been fortunate enough to recently visit the Colosseum I thought that the view looked vaguely familiar. Although the angle is different note the gap at the top of the Colosseum and the lamppost. Left hand image shows American armour rolling in on 4 June 1944.

Tank Battles of the Cold War Paperback I have had a request for a peek inside and am always happy to oblige. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Rhineland as featured in the latest issue of History of war magazine. Out now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Rhineland in the Wild My thanks to William Donaldson, editor of Dispatches magazine, for these images of his copy of Rhineland. Hope you enjoy it. Available from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

PB Just Arrived It's always nice when a hardback goes to paperback - author copies just arrived from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. I've been asked what are my favourite chapters - 'The Struggle for Mavinga' & 'Tanks vs Toyotas' just for the novelty.

Back in London When in South Kensington I always like to pop in here for a browse. It’s had a rather nice makeover since I was here last.

Back in London Post- Rome great to catch up with this gentleman Salvatore Murtas the President of the International Churchill Society Italia.

Back in London Had to be done - full English before my next meeting this morning in the V&A. Sadly no time for fish and chips…

Back in London Absolutely fascinating fireside chat involving family members of some of those covered in Forgotten Indian Prisoners. Gautam then attracted an impressive signing queue.

Back in London Was a very great pleasure to attend the UK launch in London of Gautam Hazarika’s Forgotten Indian Prisoners of WW2 which was ably chaired by Phil Craig.

London Bound Wrapped against the cold and about to hop on a train for London Town for another book event. The UK launch of Gautam Hazarika’s excellent Indian Prisoners of WW2.

The wandering military historian My thanks to Zac Coles for sharing these images of the German occupation of Thessaloniki in 1941. A fateful event for the city's 56,000 strong Jewish population.

The wandering military historian The impressive Byzantine Rotunda of Galerius in Thessaloniki was once joined to the Arch of Galerius and formed part of a complex built in the 4th Century AD.

The wandering military historian Here's some more incredible architecture in Thessaloniki. The Roman Arch of Galerius commemorating the Battle of Satala - Despite the erosion the detail on the soldiers is quite remarkable.

The wandering military historian The Roman forum and the 12th century White Tower overlooking the bay in Thessaloniki. The latter was the scene of a massacres of rebellious Janissaries.

The wandering military historian Little bit of history from Thessaloniki - Alexander the Great monument and the WW1 cemetery which includes British, French and Serbian graves.

The wandering military historian Italy followed by Greece - now in the city of Thessaloniki.

Nazi Hunters On my recent travels I picked up a copy of the inimitable Guy Walters' Hunting Evil, published back in 2009 this will provide an invaluable reference for my ongoing Nazi Hunters project.

Where's Wally Believe it or not but Rhineland is in there, my thanks to fellow historian Iain MacGregor for sharing. His very fine The Hiroshima Men is a lot easier to spot! @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Reading Waterstones What a simply gorgeous bookshop - it looks like a temple! Its actually an old chapel and its stock is enormous including the military section...

British Modern Military History Society A delight to be back with the BMMHS last night speaking to a full house, the Q&A lasted longer than my actual talk. Always a good sign! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

British Modern Military History Society Greatly looking forward to being back with the BMMHS this week discussing Churchill's Cold War legacy - if you are in the Reading area do come along.

Rhineland in the Wild A sight to warm an author's heart - Rhineland in a branch of Barnes & Noble in New Jersey. Thanks to Peter Zablocki of the History Shorts Podcast for the heads up. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

The Secret War in the Wild My thanks to Tim Morton-Morys outside the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester enjoying a little light reading! @arcturusbooks.bsky.social

Praise for Rhineland 'An up-to-date and comprehensive history ... in Tucker-Jones' trademark style ... the author should be rightly commended.' History of War Magazine @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Churchill Society of Italia At the recent conference it was very nice to receive personally signed copies from my fellow authors - the Churchill pocket handkerchief was also a rather nice touch from the sponsors. I shall definitely be using that in the future.

Churchill Society of Italia During the conference panel discussions it was a pleasure to meet Marina Churchill, one of Winston's great-granddaughters and fellow Churchillian Gabriele Genah. Behind is the Battle of Lepanto!

Churchill Society of Italia Was a pleasure to open the recent ICSI conference in Rome along with Italian journalist Simone Filippetti. My thanks Salvatore Murtas.

Rhineland Hitler's Last Defence A small souvenir which I have just got round to framing courtesy of the good people at CHF. Now hanging in my library. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

Nazi Hunters Well making good progress at the coalface. Have started writing chapter 9 looking at Operation Damocles, initiated by Mossad chief Isser Harel to kill Egypt's rocket programme using German V-2 scientists. It's very public unmasking cost him his job but succeeded.

The Secret War in the Wild My thanks to Tim Morton-Morys in Windsor for this image of his copy of The Secret War. A brief history of WW2 skullduggery - enjoy!

Forgotten Indian Prisoners of WW2 Just finished this. What an amazing achievement for a first book - meticulously researched, insightful and nuanced. It shines a much needed light on the fate of the Indian Army in Southeast Asia in 1941. @gautamhazarika.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

CMC in the Wild Nice to see Churchill Master and Commander keeping very good company on the shelves in Barcelona. My thanks to Xavier Rius for the photo. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @dienekes.bsky.social

Rhineland via Amazon Grab a copy from the good people at Amazon with an irritating 20 per cent discount! www.amazon.co.uk/Rhineland-Hi...

Praise for Rhineland A big thank you to fellow military historian Robert Lyman for his very kind words. @ospreypublishing.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social