HEATON LEWIS
BOOKS, LLC
Author, historian, director, producer, story developer, speech writer, ghostwriter and technical consultant to the TV and film industry
Represented by Dr. Gayle Wurst, Literary Agent at Princeton International Agency for the Arts, NJ
Legal representation by Albert H. Wunsch III & Associates, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Film representation by Captain Dale and Julia Dye of Warriors Inc
Film pitches representative: Marylin Hebert
Working with Tonmoy Rana the Founder of Tonmoy Graphics
and screenwriter Michael Droberg of 10th Legion Pictures
About Us
Hello
I’m Colin Heaton
Colin Heaton, "historian, film/TV consultant, author, writer, director, and producer" served in the US Army and US Marines and was a professor of history at American Military University. He has been working as a consultant for film and TV specializing in documentaries.
He is currently developing historical documentaries, feature film and series projects. His last major project was working with Dale Dye and Marilyn Walton as a technical consultant on the WW II limited series Masters of the Air for Kirk Saduksi, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
Specialist in military subjects available for consultation to directors and producers. Working with Michael Droberg of 10th Legion Pictures & Tonmoy Rana, as well as Patrick Kilpatrick of Uncommon Dialogue films.
Proud to be in IMDB and working with some great people, hoping to do great things in the future.
Consultant and contributor to the following:
NBC-Learn, BBC, National Geographic, Amblin Entertainment, Vulcan Productions, The History Channel, American Heroes Channel, The Military Channel, Lucas Films, Columbia Pictures, SDTA, Apple Films, Imagine Entertainment, Smithsonian Channel, Arrow International Media, Sunn Stream
I relocated and I am very grateful to fellow Marine Andrew Alcaraz and Nathan Wright. Should you require realtor relocation or roofing services, I highly recommend them.
Forgotten History with 10th Legion Pictures on YouTube.com
History that we should all know, and entertainment we all want.
DOOMSDAY CHRONICLES
Two young siblings, left in the care of a domesticated combat robot, embark on a journey to find their missing wiz-bang father after finding out he may have been kidnapped by a terrorist organization and illegal high-tech weapons dealers.
Important Note
We are awaiting a shipment of the book Above the Pacific which I will sell signed for $15.99 each. If you wish a signed copy please contact us and use Paypal or send a check. Postage is free and please include your shipping address.
If you wish to order a signed copy of any of our other books, please send an email directly to us at cdheatonii@aol.com for current pricing and availability. If ordering a signed book, please tell us the title, if you wish a personalized inscription, such as for gift giving, and provide all contact information.
Michael Droberg of 10th Legion Pictures and I have a YouTube.com channel. Forgotten History is an informative, ongoing and entertaining series. We discuss many topics, from current events, people and events in history, as well as critiquing historical films for accuracy and entertainment value. Enjoy, like and subscribe for free!
Masters of the Air
I was very proud to have been selected as one of the historical consultants for Masters of the Air along with Captain Dale Dye and Marilyn Walton. It premiers on January 26.
Stalking Shadow
Stalking Shadow: The Legend of Pompey Factor" script is in the final stages, and it will be a great tribute to the Black-Seminole Indian Scouts and the three men, Adam Payne, John Ward and Pompey Factor who became on 3 of only 18 African Americans to earn the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars in the southwest
Our Upcoming Feature Film
Get Into History
We have attached new interesting talent. Once we have the line production budget confirmed, we can then register and post all details on IMDB with the approved cast and crew. Stand by, we have a good collection so far. The new link is the podcast Tanya Lemani and I did regarding the discussion on The Star of Africa, with background, etc.
This project has a completed script and is awaiting the line production budget.
Blog Post
Please Visit Our Blog Post
We have a great collection of acting, directing and production talent with interest in several of our future projects. Professionals in the industry please feel free to contact us.
Major General Livingston
Major General James E. Livingston
Major General James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret) received the Medal of Honor from President Richard M. Nixon along with Captain (later Colonel) Jay R. Vargas for their heroic actions during the Battle of Dai Do on 1-3 May 1968.
Buchenwald
The Real Heros and Villains
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![Col. Hannes Trautloft]()
Col. Hannes Trautloft
Col. Hannes Trautloft discovered the Buchenwald concentration camp, and upon learning of the horrors, and the Allied airmen being held there illegally, he set forth a series of motions that would either end in success or failure, and himself possibly executed.
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![Lt. Gen. Adolf Galland]()
Lt. Gen. Adolf Galland
Lt. Gen. Adolf Galland, General of the Fighters ran interference for Hannes Trautloft to Field Marshal Erhard Milch and Reich Marshal Hermann Goering to assist in saving the 168 Allied airmen sentenced to death by Reichsfuehrer-SS Heinrich Himmler.
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![Heinrich Himmler]()
Heinrich Himmler
Heinrich Himmler had ordered the airmen held at Buchenwald under orders that they were not to be transferred to POW camps. He then issued the execution orders to Col. Herman Pister. Saving them was a race against time.
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![SS Gen. Gottlob Berger]()
SS Gen. Gottlob Berger
SS Gen. Gottlob Berger was in charge of concentration camps, and was given the task of ensuring the execution orders would be carried out against the Allied airmen and other POW’s.
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![SS Captain Alois Brunner]()
SS Captain Alois Brunner
Ordered the Allied airmen to Buchenwald in a mass deportation of POWs and Jews in August-September 1944.
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![SS Lt. General Odwald Pohl]()
SS Lt. General Odwald Pohl
Director of concentration camps head of the SS Main Economic and Administrative Office and the head administrator of the Nazi concentration camps.
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![Squadron Leader Phillip John Lamason]()
Squadron Leader Phillip John Lamason
New Zealander who was the senior Allied officer in Buchenwald, who learned of the execution order but kept it secret from the 168 airmen under him. Gave information to Luftwaffe for assistance.
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![Wing Commander Forest Frederick Edward Yeo Thomas]()
Wing Commander Forest Frederick Edward Yeo Thomas
Special Operations Executive officer, captured and tortured by the Gestapo, send to Buchenwald.
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![Dr. SS Lt. Gen. Dr. Hans Kammler]()
Dr. SS Lt. Gen. Dr. Hans Kammler
Commanded slave labor for Hitler's Secret Weapons Projects, to include managing the slave labor for the rocket and jet programs. He wanted the technical skills the Allied airmen possessed for his projects. He was instrumental in developing the crematoria used in the death camps.
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![SS Obergruppenfuehrer Karl Wolff]()
SS Obergruppenfuehrer Karl Wolff
SS Obergruppenfuehrer Karl Wolff was Heinrich Himmler’s Chief of Staff and Personnel Officer for the SS responsible for assignments of officers. His interview provided much of the information from the SS side of the story, and Himmler’s reaction to the rescue, as well as Hitler’s.
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SS Col. Herman Pister
SS Col. Herman Pister (pictured here as a Major) was the commandant of Buchenwald. It was he who was to carry out the executions.
Our Reunions
Buchenwald Reunion 2012 – left to right Don Shearer, Ed Carter-Edwards, RCAF, Joe Moser, Richard Bedford. They were the last four living survivors, now they are all gone. The complete list of the Allied airmen held there is at https://francecrashes39-45.net/buchenwald.php
Colin Heaton, Walter Krupinski, Frau Krupinski, Jon Guttman 1999
Colin Heaton and Wolfgang Falck 1998
Col. Eduard Neumann (Marseille's C.O.), Colin Heaton and Lt. Gen. Gunther Rall 1998
Tribute For Our Heroes
We wish them peace of soul
Our Books
See all books on Amazon.com
Above the Reich
The Star of Africa (Also in Swedish, French, Finnish, Polish)
Night Fighters (also in Danish)
The Me-262 Stormbird
Four War Boer
Noble Warrior
The German Aces Speak
The German Aces Speak II
Occupation and Insurgency
German Anti-Partisan Warfare in Europe, 1939-1945
Above the Pacific
Information
We are consultants to film and TV, specializing in military history with emphasis on WW II. From script reviews to on site technical advisers, we make sure that your project is accurate. We are also all authors of military history books, some of us are Third Reich, Japanese, Soviet, British and French specialists. We are currently working on several book to film projects. Many of us are veterans ourselves, hence that realism is brought to the forefront.
Our collection of historians, veterans and academics are world renowned, widely published and highly respected. From ancient and medieval warfare to the nuclear age, all major wars and military conflicts, land, sea and air combat, we have the expertise.
Whether you need expertise in proper period aircraft, weapons, armored and soft skinned vehicles, ships, uniforms, rank and insignia, We also have collectively over 1,000 interviews with warriors from many nations spanning the last century of warfare in all its forms for additional realism.
We are not just colleagues but also friends who will pass on a job to another member of the group if that person is the best fit and the best expert on a specific subject. All authors and their books are on Amazon and other major book outlets.
Our expert historians and veterans for consult include legends in the business:
Captain Dale Dye (Vietnam) USMC (Ret) See website at www.warriorsinc.com
Dr. Julia Dye, www.warriorsinc.com
Sam Worthington-Leese (WW II aircraft at Duxford) email: s.worthington@hawkertyphoon.com
W. Michael Houk linkedin.com/in/w-michael-houk-8a7a526
ww2armor.org (Company Website)
facebook.com/ww2armor (Facebook - WW2 Armor)
youtube.com/channel/UChM-wYAFsZU2MGCRR30N7Rg (YouTube - WW2 Armor)
Email: m.houk@yahoo.com
Major General James E. Livingston, Medal of Honor (Vietnam), USMC (Ret)
Col. Wayne Morris, Vietnam, USMC (Ret)
Dr. Bryan Mark Rigg, (Lieutenant) USMC
Prof. Colin D. Heaton, U.S. Army and USMC See www.heatonlewisbooks.com
Jon Guttman, U.S. Army
Barrett Tillman
Jay Stout
Bruce Henderson, Vietnam, USN
Adam Makos
Major Scott Huesing, USMC (Ret)
William "Billy" Allmon, USN SEAL (Ret)
Such films as Midway, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, Pacific, Platoon, Fury, Red Tails, Devotion (in progress), Whirlwind (in progress), Masters of the Air as well as TV documentaries for Smithsonian Channel, Discovery Channel, American Heroes Channel, The Military Channel, The History Channel, Vulcan Productions, etc., have had our touch.
We also have screenwriters Michael Droberg (USMC Ret) of 10th Legion Pictures and Zdenka Simandlova of Twin Sisters Screenplays. Currently working with Clara Chan and David “Raven” Armando Astone on the script for Stalking Shadow: The Legend of Pompey Factor.
We also cross reference our research with each other to ensure accuracy. Producers and directors get only the best and most reliable historical data available. Contact us if you have a specific request.
Digital Artist & Helper Tonmoy Rana
Our Supporters, Colleagues and Talent
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Kevin Sorbo
Actor and Filmmaker
Proud to be connected with Kevin Sorbo a great actor and filmmaker as we work on navigating through these and other projects. His faith-based films are highly recommended.
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Marshall R. Teague
American Film Actor
Perhaps best known for his role as Jimmy the villain in Roadhouse opposite his friend Patrick Swayze, I am proud to have my long-time friend Marshall R. Teague on board. He is ready to jump into any role supporting my works, a great guy too.
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Tanya Lemani George
Actress
Starting her career in TV and later film, Tanya Lemani George was in the original Star Trek and was with Elvis during the broadcast comeback Tour in 1968. She is a lovely lady, a good friend, and as an actress, we have her pegged for a very special role. Her autobiography about her life in TV and film, Have Belly Will Travel is a fun read.
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Lynne Alana Delaney
Actress, Director, Producer
Actress, director, and producer Lynne Alana Delaney is also a great asset and has become a great mentor with great insights. We also have interest in her having a role, primarily as Hans-Joachim Marseille’s mother Charlotte.
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Dr. John Kani
South African Actor
We are pleased that Dr. John Kani has offered to portray the older Matthew “Mathias” Letuku who narrates the amazing true story of The Star of Africa. Letuku was rescued and saved by Hans-Joachim Marseille and his comrades from falling into the hands of the Nazis.
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Michael Droberg
Screenwriter
Michael Droberg is our screenwriter and his and 10th Legion Pictures is an independent North Carolina-based company.
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Captain Dale A. Dye
American Actor
Captain Dale A. Dye, USMC (Ret) is a legendary actor, consultant, and director in the film and television industry. his projects include a Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Platoon, Outbreak, and many others. He and his wife Dr. Julia Dye have been involved in some of the best films and TV series ever made. Dale and Julia are also authors and established Warrior Publishing Group.
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Dr. Julia Dye
Producer & Publisher
Dr. Julia Dye has been involved in some of the best films and TV series ever made. Julia and her husband are also authors and established Warrior Publishing Group.
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Christian Peschken
German Producer & Director
Christian "Chris" Peschken is a German-American cameraman, director, producer, and screenwriter. He has been involved in film and radio and television production since 1974. He is a professionally trained Film-Camera Assistant, and later Film Cameraman, and certified Radio Broadcast Audio Engineer
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Nikos Katsikanis
Technologist & Podcaster
Nikos is a technologist and podcaster that loves to tell peoples stories. He also enjoys music production and writing fiction.
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Patrick Kilpatrick
Actor, Director, Writer & Producer
Patrick Kilpatrick, is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, journalist, international entertainment speaker, and teacher. He has appeared in over 180 films and television series. Kilpatrick ran for Governor of California in the 2021 recall election as a Democrat.
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Megan Henry
American Actress
American actress with diverse talents possible roles in several projects
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Monika Eder
Austrian Actress
Multi-lingual Austrian actress for roles in several projects
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Salim Khassa
Director, Producer, Distributor
He grew up loved the nature of storytelling through cinema and longed to be a part of it.
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Liam Bosman
South African Actor
South African actor most likely to portray Hans-Joachim Marseille
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Marilyn Sheriff
Actress
Marilyn Sheriff is an actress and writer, known for Holly Would Show (2009), Untitled Missing Person Thriller, and Team of Two (2021).
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Ruben Roberto Gomez
Actor & Director
Ruben Roberto Gomez is an actor, producer, and singer. In 2011, he played Golfer in the Showtime series DEXTER.
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Konrad Kuhn
South African Producer
Freelance film & TV producer, line producer & content creator
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Luke Adams
British actor
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Wayne Galindo
Actor, music artist/producer
ROLLING DEEP FILM PRODUCTIONS
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Dr. Lang Elliott
Dr. Lang Elliott is a Vietnam veteran, and former owner of TriSar Pictures. He now owns Sunn Classic Pictures.
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Laurene Landon
Model and actress
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Xiao Qin Wang
Actress
US Navy veteran, weapons qualified, Mandarin speaker
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Raven Armando Astone
Australian Actor
A natural athlete make Raven a well versed action actor who can perform his own stunts in films and TV shows.
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Hazel Dean
Actress
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Marylin Hebert
Film and Talent Representative/Producer
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Jacqueline Seymour
American Singer and Actress
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Marilyn Walton
Historian, Producer and Script Editor
Contact us.
cdheatonii@aol.com
(843) 568-5434
313 Quiet Cove
Gloucester, NC 28528
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