Author: Military Adviser for Film and Tv

Military Advisor / Co-Ordinator for Film and TV After a 24 year career in the UK Armed Forces I set out in the security industry as a close Protection and surveillance operative. Soon after, I entered the film industry where I was immediately identified by Military advisor Billy Budd. My knowledge became directly required on several high profile productions. My vast historical military knowledge makes me a valuable asset to any production from Script Consultancy during the prep stage, through shooting, to project completion. Training large battle formation set pieces. Key advisor in the following: Script Consultancy: 24/7 advice to writers, producers, directors,art dept and all necessary crew with technical detail and terminology. Conduct Bootcamps, assisting with the selection of extras suitable for the production. Training and advising lead cast. Work with all departments on special action sequences to ensure the correct effect is achieved in a safe environment. Deliver a realistic look from present day battlefield drill and tactics to historical battles. AD support and on-set advice on correct military protocols, crowd marshaling and contextual behavior

1917 Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes footage taken from the trailer of 1917. Once the film is released more stills will be released. Story Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier's brothers, from walking... Continue Reading →

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EL ALAMEIN 1942

British forces in Libya had been roundly defeated by Rommel in mid-1942, and a reshuffle saw Bernard Montgomery take over the 8th Army dangerously close to Alexandria. Some essentials for success had been put in place by his predecessor, but Montgomery's refusal to attack until he was ready, careful briefings, pep talks to troops and... Continue Reading →

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The Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk was fought by about 4 million men, 13,000 armored vehicles and nearly as much aircrafts. As such, it was one of the largest battles of World War II and the largest tank battle in military history. But it was also a decisive battle in the Eastern front. The war in Russia... Continue Reading →

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WW1 British Mark IV Tank

Could you handle a 13 werk 12 hour shift in a Mark IV Tank? If so read on. The Mark IV was a more heavily armoured version of the Mark I, and went into production in May 1917. The Mark IVs were used successfully at the Messines Ridge in June 1917, where they outpaced the... Continue Reading →

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