Martin J Brayley now works as a professional photographer and freelance author after many years' service with the Royal Navy. A long-time collector and researcher of militaria, previous publications include 'World War II British Women's Uniforms' and 'The World War II Tommy – British Army Uniforms.' An expert marksman, Martin Brayley has represented Great Britain at international level and currently lives in Hampshire with his wife and son.

Malcolm McGregor spent four years at art school and then went on to work in advertising for ten years. He started freelancing in 1966. He has previously illustrated the three book series 'Flags of the Third Reich' for Osprey (Men-at-Arms 270, 274 and 278).