Andy
@andyaitch.bsky.social
Mainly I like the 52nd Lowland Division.
Cohost of News Of The War
https://linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
The Lowlander pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lowlander/id1715310568
Walking With The Jocks Tour 2025
https://walkingwiththejocks.co.uk/
Cohost of News Of The War
https://linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
The Lowlander pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lowlander/id1715310568
Walking With The Jocks Tour 2025
https://walkingwiththejocks.co.uk/
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@andyaitch.bsky.social
· Feb 7
🚨Dates for Walking With The Jocks North tour are out! 🚨
9-13 October 2025 Germany
Join @merrynwalters.uk battle honours tours and myself following in the footsteps of Peter White, his jocks and the 52nd Lowland division.
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9-13 October 2025 Germany
Join @merrynwalters.uk battle honours tours and myself following in the footsteps of Peter White, his jocks and the 52nd Lowland division.
battle-honours.co.uk/event/walkin...
walkingwiththejocks.co.uk
GROUND BREAKING RESEARCH KLAXON
Gosh I love looking at the newspapers…. You just stumble across nuggets of gold every single time.
Check it using the link.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar?u…
Gosh I love looking at the newspapers…. You just stumble across nuggets of gold every single time.
Check it using the link.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar?u…
November 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
GROUND BREAKING RESEARCH KLAXON
Gosh I love looking at the newspapers…. You just stumble across nuggets of gold every single time.
Check it using the link.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar?u…
Gosh I love looking at the newspapers…. You just stumble across nuggets of gold every single time.
Check it using the link.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar?u…
What’s the lowest point in the war for the British?……Dunkirk? Crete? Singapore? Tobruk?
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What’s the lowest point in the war for the British?……Dunkirk? Crete? Singapore? Tobruk?
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
On the 11th of November 1944 The Sphere magazine printed it first photos from the Walcheren campaign, its front page is of the men of the 4th (Borders) Battalion The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (Peter Whites Bat) moving down Molenstraat on November 1st, a few hours after landing.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On the 11th of November 1944 The Sphere magazine printed it first photos from the Walcheren campaign, its front page is of the men of the 4th (Borders) Battalion The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (Peter Whites Bat) moving down Molenstraat on November 1st, a few hours after landing.
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And we’re back! Yes, it the NOTW – as it happened in the first week of 1942. In this episode @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk look at what was in the headlines (and the personal ads) on January 8th. Brace yourselves ...
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linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
And we’re back! Yes, it the NOTW – as it happened in the first week of 1942. In this episode @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk look at what was in the headlines (and the personal ads) on January 8th. Brace yourselves ...
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
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📰 READ ALL ABOUT IT 🗞️
We’re back this Friday with a new season - 1942 is finally here. Will we see the tide of the war turning?
Join @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts this Friday.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
We’re back this Friday with a new season - 1942 is finally here. Will we see the tide of the war turning?
Join @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts this Friday.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📰 READ ALL ABOUT IT 🗞️
We’re back this Friday with a new season - 1942 is finally here. Will we see the tide of the war turning?
Join @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts this Friday.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
We’re back this Friday with a new season - 1942 is finally here. Will we see the tide of the war turning?
Join @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts this Friday.
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
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G'day, mate! Yes, it's our Australian special. In true #NewsoftheWar style, we invited Chris Olivant to be our guest-editor and share his curious fascination with the Aussies' in WW2. No roos, but plenty of rumination on Blamey, Kokoda & politics🇦🇺🐨 @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
G'day, mate! Yes, it's our Australian special. In true #NewsoftheWar style, we invited Chris Olivant to be our guest-editor and share his curious fascination with the Aussies' in WW2. No roos, but plenty of rumination on Blamey, Kokoda & politics🇦🇺🐨 @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social
Huge thank you to all that tagged along on Walking With The Jocks this weekend.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
October 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Huge thank you to all that tagged along on Walking With The Jocks this weekend.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
German ramble.
Gross Eilstorf
Gross Eilstorf
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
German ramble.
Gross Eilstorf
Gross Eilstorf
Day 2 of Walking with the Jocks North.
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Day 2 of Walking with the Jocks North.
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Look, I’m working on my Winston voice, ok?
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
October 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Look, I’m working on my Winston voice, ok?
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Came a cross this a few times in Germany, although it’s not common to have it still out on public display, I believe.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
September 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Came a cross this a few times in Germany, although it’s not common to have it still out on public display, I believe.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
One of my most favourite stories on @newsofthewar pod yet.
Weird POW ménage à trois shenanigans… I wonder if Joan ever married John (either one)?
New ep here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Weird POW ménage à trois shenanigans… I wonder if Joan ever married John (either one)?
New ep here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
September 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
One of my most favourite stories on @newsofthewar pod yet.
Weird POW ménage à trois shenanigans… I wonder if Joan ever married John (either one)?
New ep here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Weird POW ménage à trois shenanigans… I wonder if Joan ever married John (either one)?
New ep here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Just some random house on a mountain.
September 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just some random house on a mountain.
Quick pee stop in the woods, not sure what these old bits of concrete are, hope the owner doesn’t mind.
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Quick pee stop in the woods, not sure what these old bits of concrete are, hope the owner doesn’t mind.
MAXIMUM AUSTO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE TONIGHT
September 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
MAXIMUM AUSTO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE TONIGHT
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Another banger from @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social and @newsofthewar.bsky.social. Pleasure to chat briefly with Merryn and Andy at WHWFF.
open.spotify.com/episode/4ew8...
open.spotify.com/episode/4ew8...
News of the War - 30th August 1941
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September 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Another banger from @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social and @newsofthewar.bsky.social. Pleasure to chat briefly with Merryn and Andy at WHWFF.
open.spotify.com/episode/4ew8...
open.spotify.com/episode/4ew8...
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From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
September 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Might be by favourite thing at We Have Ways fest this weekend.
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
September 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Might be by favourite thing at We Have Ways fest this weekend.
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
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New episode, for #NewsoftheWar! As you all rattle towards Silverstone today, the race is on in 1941 – it’s 30th August! Let’s start with one heck of an assault on the senses ... it’s all goin’ on, by the Dnieper.
September 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New episode, for #NewsoftheWar! As you all rattle towards Silverstone today, the race is on in 1941 – it’s 30th August! Let’s start with one heck of an assault on the senses ... it’s all goin’ on, by the Dnieper.
Help us out!
We’re stumped at NOTW HQ…. @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk can’t make out what type of tank this on the transporter, it’s in our new episode, out tomorrow….. Can you help?
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Help us out!
How many conversations about horse serum, medical grade Stilton, phage ownership related duels, and a story from
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
September 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
How many conversations about horse serum, medical grade Stilton, phage ownership related duels, and a story from
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Our first ever guest editor, and what great chat it was with Prof John Tregoning. It really makes a difference chatting to someone that actually knows his stuff. Unlike @merrynwalters.uk and me waffling on like usual
Jolly excited doesn't begin to cover it! From Moran to Morell, with infections, gangrene (😷), immunology and all things medical in between - our guest editor this week on #NewsoftheWar is @prof-tregoning.bsky.social ...
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linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
September 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Our first ever guest editor, and what great chat it was with Prof John Tregoning. It really makes a difference chatting to someone that actually knows his stuff. Unlike @merrynwalters.uk and me waffling on like usual