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

Paul Reed


Our Head Battlefields Guide with a life-long interest in military history, Paul has worked on numerous T.V. documentaries.

James Aitchison

James Aitchison


A former police officer with a lifelong interest in the Second World War. He specialises in Normandy.

Mark Allen

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

Scott Brand


Interest in WW1 and WW2, especially Arnhem as his father fought there. Served in Australian Army, also guides Vietnam tours.

Niall Cherry

Niall Cherry


Former Airborne Medic, he is an Arnhem specialist and author, and guides both WW1 and WW2 tours.

Mike Collins

Mike Collins


Currently works with the Imperial War Museum and specialises in Normandy and WW1 tours.

Ian Crouch

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

Paul Errington


Former Gunner and Police Officer, he has an impressive knowledge of the German Army in WW2 and Tank Warfare.

Sharron Hill-Boulton

Sharron Hill-Boulton


A former police emergency call handler, she specialises in the Normandy campaign, Dunkirk and Ypres Salient.

David Hineson

David Hineson


Served for 45 years in the army, developing a passion for WW2. Specialises in the Italian Campaign and France 1940.

Marc Hope

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

Dr Victoria Humphreys


A former police officer, now SOE and literature specialist, her first two novels were published in 2023.

James Hyde

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

Gary Lee


Former RAF serviceman, specialising in the Third Reich and Holocaust which he studied at university.

David Lonsdale

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

Ian Mason


A former police officer, he has spent many years researching military history and specialises in both WW1 and WW2.

Ben Mayne

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

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 Moore


Lesley is passionate about WW2 history and is a Holocaust specialist who has travelled all over Europe for her research.

Charlotte Pearce

Charlotte Pearce


Works at IWM North and first visited battlefields with her grandfather, a D-Day veteran. Specialises in the Holocaust.

Gary Powell

Gary Powell


Former RAF, Gary has also worked with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. He specialises in Air War Europe.

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts


A former police officer with over 50 years spent studying military history. Specialises in the Second World War.

Norman Sibbald

Norman Sibbald


Retired Engineer, he guides WW2 tours with a passion for Commando Operations and the Air War over Europe.

Paul Sprayson

Paul Sprayson


Former soldier who is passionate about the history of WW1, specialising in the Battle of the Bulge, Italy and Normandy.

Andrew Thornton

Andrew Thornton


A former pharmacist, he has completed his MA in the First World War, which is his specialty.

Tim Thurlow

Tim Thurlow


Former Police Officer with lifelong interest in WW1, especially the Somme battlefields which he has visited for over 30 years.

David Warren

David Warren


Authority in many fields of military history and specialist in the Peninsular War, Waterloo and Dunkirk and Maginot Line.

Terry Whenham

Terry Whenham


Now retired, he runs his own WW1 podcast and research service, and specialises in both WW1 and WW2.

Peter Williams

Peter Williams


After working in adult education, Peter has been guiding for Leger for over 15 years. Specialises in WW1 and Maginot Line.

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