Churchill's Spearhead was published by Pen & Sword in 2010. It examines the development of Britain's airborne forces during the Second World War from a new and unique perspective. Drawing on original and unpublished sources, Churchill's Spearhead studies the disparate areas of development that had to be coordinated to produce the effective fighting force that crossed the Rhine in March 1945. This includes inter-service politics, equipment procurement and supply, the recruitment and training of personell, command, control and doctrine. Churchill's Spearhead takes a fresh approach to the subject and covers the development of parachute troops, glider-borne units and the vital contribution of the RAF in a single volume. With a foreword by Sir Hew Pike KCB DSO MBE.
"This is an excellent text and if you are interested in the paratroops or glider forces then this book is highly commended." MilitaryArchiveResearch.com
"This publication is a detailed and comprehensive study of very great significance." Britain at War Magazine
"This is a very useful contribution to the literature on airborne forces, providing a thoughtful and well researched look at the story behind the dramatic airborne operations on D-Day or at Arnhem, giving us a much better understanding of the reasons behind their success or failure." History of War Website
"This is an excellent text and if you are interested in the paratroops or glider forces then this book is highly commended." MilitaryArchiveResearch.com
"This publication is a detailed and comprehensive study of very great significance." Britain at War Magazine
"This is a very useful contribution to the literature on airborne forces, providing a thoughtful and well researched look at the story behind the dramatic airborne operations on D-Day or at Arnhem, giving us a much better understanding of the reasons behind their success or failure." History of War Website