Robert Stedman has had a varied career that includes working as a special effects technician, leather craftsman, sailmaker and porcelain restorer. He is a regular contributor to international militaria magazines and occasionally works as a military advisor to TV, film and theatre. Currently living in the South of England, Robert is a passionate collector of World War I and World War II military uniforms and equipment, and enjoys restoring uniforms in his spare time.

Karl Koplinski is an experienced illustrator who has worked in a number of formats. This is his first project for Osprey Publishing. He lives in Nottingham, UK.