G’day Bernard, first up I really enjoy your books. The purpose of this message is to send you the way of a great Aussie novelist who has specialized in stories about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The author’s name is Gary McKay (he was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam and was awared the MC). Some of his excellent books include “In good Company”, “All guts, no glory” , “Delta 4” and “Sleeping with your ears open”. I really belive you would find his books very readable – and no I do not know him personally!!! Would also love for you to write some novels set during the Roman times…maybe set in Gaul or during the Punic Wars. Anyway, all the best and don’t ever stop writing! ps I think “The forgotten soldier” is one of the best books I have ever read. pss with the stunning advances in special effects (showcased in “The Return of the King”) it would be great for someone to reshoot the Sharpe stories (and indeed put on film the Arthur books), for now the technology is there to do visual justice to your stories!!! James