Grandads War

Grandad’s War is a true account of Stephen Simpson’s life as a soldier in the Coldstream Guards war time 5th Battalion. His story was told over 4 hours of interviews to his Granddaughter, Amanda C Reynolds. The book features over 200 war time artefacts Steve had saved, adding a strong visual dimension to his personal time in a hell. His story is delivered in a true Yorkshire man’s style with warmth and good humour, parallel to the horrendous events of war which unfold around him. Steve takes us on the journey with him, out of the Yorkshire mines and through North West Europe. He took part in some of the key campaigns such as Operation Veritable, Good Wood and Market Garden.
These pages are in honour of him and to keep the history alive.