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European History/Expert Profile
Expertise
Military issues for the Republican and Empire periods of Roma. General overview of military powers during the early and intermediate Bronze Age. Military issues during the Second World War.
Experience in the area
Studied both subjects for over 25 years via Open University and many years of private study of source material from the "classics" ( Herodotus - Thucydides - Polybius) to modern works such as "Ancient Rome (The Republic) - Geddes & Grosset etc. In relation to World War Two - Personal interviews with a number of individuals who served during the conflict both in the Royal Navy and Special Forces as well as extensive studies of the major land and naval campaigns in the European theatre of operations.
Education/Credentials
Standard and advanced academic levels up to University Level Open University - History/Arts
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| natalie | 02/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | you are so nice thank you for ..... |
| kariz | 02/02/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Thank you:D |
| Scott | 04/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Steve! |
| Peter | 04/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Meera | 02/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Steve
2012-03-08 Question about Prussian Kingdom:
Hi Adrian - well the picture you have sent appears to be a photo of the largest Wild Boar I have ever seen. I have seen a number of these animals in Germany and central Europe - but no where near that
2012-03-08 Question about Prussian Kingdom:
Hi Adrian - give me a little more detail and also let me know which period of the Prussian Kingdom you are looking at. I suspect it's pre Christian and certainly before the emergence of the Prussian Empire
2012-03-08 Question about Prussian Kingdom:
Hi Adrian - are you talking about the pre christian era (before the Teutonic Crusades) or the later kingdom between circa the 15th to 17th centuries? To be honest this sounds more like the Brothers Grimm
2012-02-15 just let me know if I am wrong:
Hi Natalie, Very good questions! The binding of women's feet really started during the Song and in general women became less involved in social/political and artistic life with few exceptions (one being
2012-02-09 Russian Revolution: Black Army:
Hi Margot - well what a great and if I may be so bold - an unusual question. Are you looking at work on a project of family history etc? During the post war period I think the civil war could more aptly
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