As a child, I scaled the stairs of my childhood home with a toy Tommy Gun in hand, acting out scenes from war movies. After gaining a supporting cast appearance on CBBCs 'Horrible Histories' I pursued studies in Media, Film & Drama. Graduating in Drama & Performing Arts. I shared my knowledge as a historical advisor on small-scale film productions & scripted a WW2 Alt Fiction audio series. My YouTube channel, RM Military History, has allowed me to share my research, which is how I met Fighting on Film co-host Matthew Moss.

I specialise in the history of the development & use of firearms & other weapons. I’ve been writing about small arms history for over a decade including several books, one on the Sterling Submachine Gun and most recently the British anti-tank weapon the PIAT! I regularly write on my blog Historical Firearms, and have featured in publications like Small Arms Review, Overt Defense, The Armourer and Janes. War films played a huge part in firing my fascination with military history as a kid and as a historian I’m continuingly intrigued by how films depict conflicts and how they shape perceptions.