Simon Fowler Since taking early retirement from The National Archives, SIMON FOWLER has been a professional researcher specialising in military history of the two world wars and the records of central government since 1800. He has written two dozen books, mainly or Pen & Sword. Simon teaches a course on military archives at Dundee University, and teaches family history courses, including several on military genealogy, for Pharos. He is a very experienced lecturer and has done many radio interviews. Read More Read Less