I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the military history of Kent from Roman times to the era when a secret regional seat of government was set up beneath Dover Castle.

Dover Express

A good, informative read, the story being told in [an] easy style and clearly presented throughout...

Folkestone Creative Magazine

Since the dawn of civilisation, Britain has been menaced by foreign powers and invasive hordes.

From the time of the Angles Jutes and Saxons, through to the Fist, Second and Cold Wars, this country has seen the construction of numerous defensive structures. All of these areas are investigated by the author.

Britain at War Magazine

This book provides biographical details of VC recipients who had a connection with the county of Kent. An introduction gives an overview on the history of the VC and its origins. A total of 53 recipients are covered, the majority are from the two world wars.

A useful book for the general reader interested in Kent.

OMRS Journal

Here we have Roy Ingleton covering the prime candidate for front-line status. His sub-title 'The Guardian of England' highlights the vulnerability of invasion of Kent, the nearest point in England to Europe. The author lives in Maidstone and specialises in the history of Kent.

This is a unique military history of Kent. It is very readable, is constructed in great detail throughout and is well illustrated.

Fortress Study Group

From the time of the Saxons to Word War II, men of Kent have had to set up and maintain defense structures, from Norman castles to poll boxes.  This book is the story of the threats which led to their construction and, in some cases, their ultimate destruction.  

Military History Monthly