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James
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Books, motorcycles, and dog sitter. IC #36
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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 1h
Today’s article is up and it’s FREE for all to read. Get your ported introduction to three of the leading French generals in #WW1 achurchill.substack.com/p/free-artic...
FREE ARTICLE: French Command, 1914-18
Today I thought I’d revert to what I love best - bludgeoning you with French history.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 1h
I don’t entirely agree with him but I do agree with his general point. My qualms about the bombing would get me drummed out of the WHW Independent Company.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 2h
Good book. #histbookchat
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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 2h
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/holocaust...
The Holocaust in Eastern Europe
This book provides an authoritative history of the Holocaust in Eastern Europe and makes a compelling case for why the region can be considered 'the epicentre o…
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 2h
Couple of things. No photos, details or names. Secondly this man is literally doing The Lord’s work.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 10h
What is the old fool babbling about?
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 11h
Finished reading this about 20mins ago. A compelling book. However if you’re a Brit it’s a challenging read. #histbookchat.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 12h
As did I
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Dr. Jamie LH Goodall @lhistorienne.bsky.social · 13h
If you enjoy my work, please help me continue to do it. Snag one (or all) of my books as I’m furloughed and help me pay some bills! 🏴‍☠️📚 DM me! #SkyStorians #PirateHistory
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 12h
The proverbial work in progress.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 13h
I’m a big fan of the film, firm favourite of mine and my brother. However Christmas film? I’m not sure.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 17h
I get odd looks sitting in my biker leathers in a well known bookshop. I’m sure I’ve said out loud “bikers read too!”
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 17h
Very strong!
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Shek @dameshek.bsky.social · 18h
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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 17h
🎙️We were thrilled to take part in a live @ppfideas.bsky.social podcast recording with David Runciman, in conversation with Robert Ford (Uni of Manchester) at Hull House School debating: Could Nigel Farage ever become PM?

✨ #SIGNED copies of History of Ideas & Confronting Leviathan now in stock!
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 17h
I hope the Luxemburg film gets some national screening.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 18h
Who is this cretin?
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 18h
The depth of personal degradation is staggering.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 19h
Imagine volunteering to be 2025’s Speer.
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 19h
Of course they are pretend Christians.
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 1d
Was great to be back on @ww2tv.bsky.social last night for a wee chat with Woody about Jungle Commandos. If you missed it, you can catch up here:
Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945
YouTube video by WW2TV
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James @jmcn.bsky.social · 1d
One of the many reasons I don’t bother with football.
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 2d
Happy Publication day to me! 🥳
Jungle Commandos is out now! @ospreypublishing.bsky.social
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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 1d
🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨
Roger Moorhouse joins us to reveal why the U-Boat War was nowhere near the close-run thing we’re told – by 1943 the tables had turned dramatically. 🎙️⚓️

🎧 Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/339dda
📖 Buy the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10...

#WWII #NavalHistory #Podcast @wmcollinsbooks
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Dr Prit Buttar @dienekes.bsky.social · 1d
Model making Bluesky: a question about panel lines and weathering.

If I do panel lines using an oil paint mixture, how long should I let it dry before using a bit of solvent to remove the excess?
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 2d
Has anyone made a successful pothole claim against highways/council? I need all the tips I can get!
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