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Dr Philip W Blood MBA

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 13h

The final phase of the Battle of Aachen - more questions, more conundrums. substackcdn.com/image/fetch/...

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3h

Future War - in conversation with @rbarretttaylor.bsky.social

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 13h

The final phase of the Battle of Aachen - more questions, more conundrums. substackcdn.com/image/fetch/...

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 13h

The final phase of the Battle of Aachen - more questions, more conundrums. substackcdn.com/image/fetch/...

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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 1d

Our Spring/Summer 2026 catalogue is here! 🎉

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Read the on-the-ground reportage from the pre-eminent historian of Gaza; the unlikely story of Decca Mitford, a British aristocrat-turned-American Communist; and much more.

See the thread below for some highlights ⬇️

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 1d

DDR was a major theme at today’s museum visit. The ‘38’ was a popular steam loco on tours. I first travelled with it on a Dresden Railway anniversary in 1983. The diesel is from a class dubbed ‘Ludmilla’ because of their construction in Soviet Russia.

Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 1d

I nearly mentioned the vegetarian Currywurst, which is really tasty for a light evening meal.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

A little light reading for the weekend: philipwblood.substack.com/p/kolle-und-...

Kölle und Kölsch: A Culinary Delight

Haxing through Germany

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 4d

The final part of the Bobbie Brown story substackcdn.com/image/fetch/...

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 3d

"Every trip across Germany includes a stop at a City Brauhaus..."

Selbstverständlich. This is the way.

Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

A little light reading for the weekend: philipwblood.substack.com/p/kolle-und-...

Kölle und Kölsch: A Culinary Delight

Haxing through Germany

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

A little light reading for the weekend: philipwblood.substack.com/p/kolle-und-...

Kölle und Kölsch: A Culinary Delight

Haxing through Germany

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, it’s going to get worse.

Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

A deep examination of the War on Terror with Colonel Seth Folsom.
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Col. Seth W. B. Folsom USMC Rtd

Seth talks about his education, military career, his books and experiences during the War on Terror. An expert in soldiering and peace-keeping, his books represent a powerful insight into the war.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

A deep discussion with Prof. Alan Lester on the changing history of the British Empire.
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Prof. Alan Lester

The Book. The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

The Historian’s Stammtisch has opened with some searching discussions. We are recording for the next discussions - Germany, 18th Century and Future war among others. Please join us on Substack or YouTube.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

Librarians on the frontline - beware the coming politics of stupidity.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 4d

The final part of the Bobbie Brown story substackcdn.com/image/fetch/...

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 5d

Prof. Alan Lester - 5 minute book review
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Prof. Alan Lester

The Book. The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism.

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 5d

The Luftgau were totally independent but troops once assigned to a front command were no longer their responsibility, except for supplying reinforcements.

Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve only examined two in depth: WKVI and WKI as well as Luftgau I - both East Prussia. They were effective in different ways, supporting rear area operations in the east and handling civi-military relations with the Nazi leaders. The region was dominated by Erich Koch and Hermann Göring.