Patrick Crowley is a historian and battlefield tour guide with extensive military experience. His career has provided him with deep insights into historical conflicts and military strategy. He writes with authority and a unique perspective shaped by his service, offering readers a vivid and informed exploration of military history. His work is characterized by a directness and a profound understanding of the subject matter.
Rose, Castle and Crown is a unique history of the part-time soldier of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from the time of the militia, yeomanry and volunteer, through to the Territorial Army and today's Army Reserve. This is all placed in the wider context of the British Army's history.