David Willey

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Join David and his loyal dog Fin, as they dive into the fascinating world of history, with a special focus on the Second World War. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, ...

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Preparing for the Battle Season #TigerDay setup with @HISTORY IN THE MAKING LTD

Will it be people or AI choosing your history

The First Mass Produced Helmet — The Adrian

The Great American Pot - The M1 Helmet

Prop making with History in the Making

Behind the Scenes with Hamish Part 2 @HISTORYINTHEMAKINGLTD ​

Can you identify this Smock #historybriefs

10,000 Subscribers Q&A Special

Where do they get that stuff Providing the kit to productions

A Witness to Montgomery’s Normandy Campaign History Briefs

The Lanchester and Sten Gun Why both

A Clogad for the Irish Army – The 1927 Vickers Helmet

Wartime Improvisation – The Polish Wz35 Helmet

The First American Helmet – The M1917 Trench Helmet

The Most Boring helmet

Polish Coat Handover #historybriefs

The Brodie Helmet – The First Tin Hat for Tommy

Histree Briefs

Doorstops and Umbrella stands – The use of empty Shell Cases

David on location in Normandy, discussing the Churchill AVRE History Briefs

The Daimler Dingo – Close up…

So you thought you knew about Denison Smocks...

The Importance of the Letter

The Pleasures of owning a Dodge Command Car

Tank restoration, dogs and nettle soup recipes - Q&A Catchup

The Battle of Britain and other Big War Movie Themes

History in a Saucy Case

First World War Tank Veteran and the BBC

All in one life; Eric Newby SBS, POW, Fashion, Travel, and Literature

Why did the British Army change their Camouflage Q&A

Behind the Scenes with Hamish Part 2 @HISTORYINTHEMAKINGLTD