Robert Kershaw

Robert Kershaw joined the Parachute Regiment in 1973, eventually commanding the 10th Battalion, 10 PARA. His active service includes several tours in Northern Ireland, the First Gulf War and Bosnia. He has exercised in many parts of the world and served in the Middle East and Africa. Upon leaving the British Army, he became a consultant military analyst and historian, authoring 15 books and numerous articles for the national press.