‘Discredit on those concerned: The German Trench Raid Near Loos, 5 January 1917 and the 'Duty of Lying' by Dr Michael LoCicero which deals with a highly successful German trench raid at Loos in January 1917. Penetrating deep into the British position it resulted in the immediate sacking of a British battalion commander. Their success stemmed from the detailed planning, preparation and innovative deception methods undertaken by the Germans.

Michael is widely acknowledged as a one of the very best historians of the First World War and the Third Battle of Ypres in particular. He is the Commissioning Editor for Helion books.