Our Specialist Guides
Bringing battlefield tours to life
See more on tour with our Specialist Guides
All of Leger Battlefield Tours are accompanied by a Specialist Guide. Their individual in-depth knowledge of warfare will be informative, as well as enhance your overall experience, as they recreate a fascinating perception of the history and factual events of each battle. Discover the actual catalysts for war, the strategies employed and the final, inevitable outcomes, as well as experiencing the emotional human side of the front line.
Guides profiles
Learn more about each of our Specialist Guides:
Paul Reed
Our Head Battlefields Guide with a life-long interest in military history, Paul has worked on numerous T.V. documentaries.
James Aitchison
A former police officer with a lifelong interest in the Second World War. He specialises in Normandy.
Mark Allen
A keen interest in both the First and Second World Wars since childhood. Formerly a British and Overseas Territory police officer.
Scott Brand
Interest in WW1 and WW2, especially Arnhem as his father fought there. Served in Australian Army, also guides Vietnam tours.
Niall Cherry
Former Airborne Medic, he is an Arnhem specialist and author, and guides both WW1 and WW2 tours.
Mike Collins
Currently works with the Imperial War Museum and specialises in Normandy and WW1 tours.
Ian Crouch
A former police officer, Ian has a lifelong interest in military history, and specialises in the First World War, visiting the battlefields frequently.
Paul Errington
Former Gunner and Police Officer, he has an impressive knowledge of the German Army in WW2 and Tank Warfare.
Sharron Hill-Boulton
A former police emergency call handler, she specialises in the Normandy campaign, Dunkirk and Ypres Salient.
David Hineson
Served for 45 years in the army, developing a passion for WW2. Specialises in the Italian Campaign and France 1940.
Marc Hope
Former soldier with a passion for WW1 and WW2, has been visiting battlefields for over 20 years and been guiding with Leger since 2006.
Dr Victoria Humphreys
A former police officer, now SOE and literature specialist, her first two novels were published in 2023.
James Hyde
A former soldier, James’ life-long passion for WW1 inspired him to spend many years researching the battlefields in France and Flanders.
Gary Lee
Former RAF serviceman, specialising in the Third Reich and Holocaust which he studied at university.
David Lonsdale
Former coach driver for many years, a lifelong interest in WW2 led him to do an MA. Specialises in Third Reich and Holocaust.
Ian Mason
A former police officer, he has spent many years researching military history and specialises in both WW1 and WW2.
Ben Mayne
Ben is a former police officer whose interests are in the Second World War. He specialises in Normandy and Commando Operations.
Mick Mills
After service in the Royal Navy, he spent many years researching the men of the East Kent Regiment. Specialises in both WW1 and WW2.
Lesley Moore
Lesley is passionate about WW2 history and is a Holocaust specialist who has travelled all over Europe for her research.
Charlotte Pearce
Works at IWM North and first visited battlefields with her grandfather, a D-Day veteran. Specialises in the Holocaust.
Gary Powell
Former RAF, Gary has also worked with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. He specialises in Air War Europe.
Dave Roberts
A former police officer with over 50 years spent studying military history. Specialises in the Second World War.
Norman Sibbald
Retired Engineer, he guides WW2 tours with a passion for Commando Operations and the Air War over Europe.
Paul Sprayson
Former soldier who is passionate about the history of WW1, specialising in the Battle of the Bulge, Italy and Normandy.
Andrew Thornton
A former pharmacist, he has completed his MA in the First World War, which is his specialty.
Tim Thurlow
Former Police Officer with lifelong interest in WW1, especially the Somme battlefields which he has visited for over 30 years.
David Warren
Authority in many fields of military history and specialist in the Peninsular War, Waterloo and Dunkirk and Maginot Line.
Terry Whenham
Now retired, he runs his own WW1 podcast and research service, and specialises in both WW1 and WW2.
Peter Williams
After working in adult education, Peter has been guiding for Leger for over 15 years. Specialises in WW1 and Maginot Line.