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Hometown talk on Saturday as ‘Fire and Ice’ takes a break for Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2015 by scorchedearthvh

History Press author Vincent Hunt gives his final talk of the year this Saturday December 12th on the scorched earth destruction of Norway, telling stories from his book ‘Fire and Ice: the Nazis’ scorched earth campaign in Norway’ (ISBN: 9780750958073) … Continue reading →

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Horror of Karl Arp cargo ship journey for 1,800 refugees remembered as ‘Fire and Ice’ US tour winds up in Washington

Posted on November 23, 2015 by scorchedearthvh

The final stop in my ‘Fire and Ice’ tour of Norwegian America was just outside Washington DC, in the town of Fairfax, Virginia, where the local branch of the Sons of Norway group are based. They have their headquarters in … Continue reading →

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‘Fire and Ice’ US speaking tour takes shape with New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC talks

Posted on October 15, 2015 by scorchedearthvh

Award-winning British journalist Vince Hunt will be giving a series of talks in the USA later this month on the writing of his book about the scorched earth destruction of Finnmark in World War Two. The writing of ‘Fire and … Continue reading →

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‘Fire and Ice’ stories go to Wirral Bookfest and Manchester Historical with plans being made for American talks too

Posted on August 4, 2015 by scorchedearthvh

This summer I’ll be taking scorched earth stories from my book ‘Fire and Ice – the Nazis’ scorched earth campaign in Norway’ on the road, giving some illustrated talks to historical societies and at book festivals. It’s a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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My scorched earth history ‘Fire and Ice’ is published tomorrow (October 6th)

Posted on October 5, 2014 by scorchedearthvh

The waiting is over…. My book about the scorched earth destruction of northern Norway by the Nazis in 1944 will be published tomorrow (Monday October 6th). ‘Fire and Ice – the Nazis’ scorched earth campaign in Norway’ will be available … Continue reading →

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‘Fire and Ice’ goes to print, out in October 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by scorchedearthvh

My account of the Nazi scorched earth burning of Finnmark and Nord-Troms will be available from October 2014, published by The History Press. It will be called ‘Fire and Ice: the Nazis’ scorched earth campaign in Norway’ and will be … Continue reading →

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Progress is good on my book ‘Scorched Earth Stories’ about the wartime destruction of Finnmark

Posted on November 13, 2013 by scorchedearthvh

The view from the top of the Fals mountain looking down on Skibotn My collection of true stories from the wartime destruction of northern Norway – titled ‘Scorched Earth Stories’ – is coming along nicely. It’s been two months since … Continue reading →

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Oslo’s solid stone reveals what Finnmark lost in the scorched earth flames: its history

Posted on September 2, 2013 by scorchedearthvh

I have reached the Norwegian capital, Oslo, which signifies the end of my research trip gathering interviews about the destruction and devastation caused by the scorched earth withdrawal of the German Army from northern Norway in 1944. From October 1944 … Continue reading →

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Stories of snow suits and ‘Swedish police’ in Tromso’s Defence Museum

Posted on August 31, 2013 by scorchedearthvh

When I said I was going to Tromso on this trip, some Norwegians said: “But why? That wasn’t burned.” The reason for my trip to Norway in the first place for those readers just joining this blog is to gather … Continue reading →

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Coastal bunker in ‘Paradise Lost’ reveals dark chapter of Soviet PoWs in Nazi-held Norway

Posted on August 28, 2013 by scorchedearthvh

If I had 100 Norwegian kroner (about £10) for every wartime bunker I’ve been to in the past fortnight, I would be a rich man. If nothing else, I am struck by the immense project to militarise Norway that went … Continue reading →

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