Matt's Historical Ephemera
Historical stories found down rabbit holes whilst researching the lesser-explored parts of the Second World War.
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📖 Forthcoming Book — Available for Pre-order
Madam V: Virginia Vernon's War
The History Press
Discover the remarkable wartime story of Virginia Vernon — available now from The History Press.
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I'm Speaking at the MWHN 2026 Conference
Civil Society, Civic Engagement and its Impact on Military Welfare
🗓️ Dates: 18–20 June 2026
📍 Location: Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
🏛️ Host: Military Welfare History Network (MWHN)
I'll be presenting at the MWHN's fifth international conference, hosted at one of Romania's leading universities in the heart of Cluj-Napoca. The three-day programme features keynotes, parallel panels, and an evening reception — bringing together historians exploring the role of civil society in military welfare through the ages.
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Matt Eaton
PhD candidate researching entertainment within the military and its impact on troop morale. I’m amazed by some of the stories I’ve uncovered and I’m sharing them here.