Richard Donovan's military journey with the Royal Welch Regiment began in 1951, when he narrowly missed deployment to Korea and instead embarked on an adventure in the Caribbean. Stationed at Park Camp in Jamaica, Donovan enjoyed the sun-soaked island life, even encountering Hollywood legend John Wayne on a beach. However, his time there wasn't all leisure; his regiment was tasked with internal security, facing challenges such as riots, a devastating hurricane, and disturbances in Grenada and British Guyana. After serving as an instructor, Donovan was finally sent to Korea, but fate had other plans. Just as he arrived, a peace treaty was signed, and his battalion was rerouted to Malaya. Here, he engaged in the harsh realities of the Malayan Emergency, conducting dangerous jungle patrols with the Ghurkhas against the Malayan Races Liberation Army (MRLA). Donovan's vivid accounts reveal the grueling tactics employed to weaken the MRLA, terrifying encounters with wildlife, and a near-trap sprung by two POWs. Leading a platoon through the dense jungle, Donovan's experiences included tracking a rogue elephant and surviving friendly fire incidents. Reflecting on his service, his only regret was retiring too early. In later life, he became a dedicated historian of the Royal Welch Regiment.

Born and raised in Bristol and with his heart set on wanting to serve with the RAF, John Skene actually found himself serving with the Army on the frontlines of WWII. After finishing his basic training, John's story begins in Yorkshire, he talks about the tactics used by British defences when preparing a coastline for invasion. Follow John's story as he travels from France to Burma fighting the Axis forces across the world. Learn about the unique and often highly dangerous strategies of the British Army which almost result in John's death; the exotic illnesses faced by soldiers while fighting abroad; and just how much damage a single cigarette can do.