H.G.W. Davie
@hgwdavie.bsky.social
Visiting Research Fellow East Centre UEA - writes about Soviet Logistics in SWW, General Military Transport & Logistics, Railways, Horse-drawn Vehicles
Visting Lecturer University Wolverhampton, MA SWW Eastern Europe and Holocaust
Visting Lecturer University Wolverhampton, MA SWW Eastern Europe and Holocaust
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An indulgence - a late b’day present to me from me with luv to me!
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
An indulgence - a late b’day present to me from me with luv to me!
John Westwood, historian of Russian and Soviet railways has died peacefully at his home in East Kent.
Westwood, J. N. A History of Russian Railways. London: G. Allen and Unwin, 1964.
Westwood, J. N. Soviet Locomotive Technology During Industrialization, 1928-1952. London: Macmillan CREES 1982.
Westwood, J. N. A History of Russian Railways. London: G. Allen and Unwin, 1964.
Westwood, J. N. Soviet Locomotive Technology During Industrialization, 1928-1952. London: Macmillan CREES 1982.
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
John Westwood, historian of Russian and Soviet railways has died peacefully at his home in East Kent.
Westwood, J. N. A History of Russian Railways. London: G. Allen and Unwin, 1964.
Westwood, J. N. Soviet Locomotive Technology During Industrialization, 1928-1952. London: Macmillan CREES 1982.
Westwood, J. N. A History of Russian Railways. London: G. Allen and Unwin, 1964.
Westwood, J. N. Soviet Locomotive Technology During Industrialization, 1928-1952. London: Macmillan CREES 1982.
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Soviet ideology called for the emancipation of women, but reality often fell short. Soviet women did serve in the Red Army, but life during WWII was more than the heroic tales we know today. This week, we spoke to Regina Kazyulina about gender and survival.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Soviet ideology called for the emancipation of women, but reality often fell short. Soviet women did serve in the Red Army, but life during WWII was more than the heroic tales we know today. This week, we spoke to Regina Kazyulina about gender and survival.
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Animals at War Conference for 2026 www.portal-militaergeschichte.de/content/natu...
Natur – Tiere – Krieg / Nature – Animals – War
Vom 16. bis zum 18. September 2026 findet an der TU Dortmund eine internationale Konferenz zum Thema “Natur – Tiere – Krieg. Beziehungen und Wechselwirkungen von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart” statt. S...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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@dienekes.bsky.social Pritt which would you consider your most influential German-Soviet War book?
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
@dienekes.bsky.social Pritt which would you consider your most influential German-Soviet War book?
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My latest paper has just been published as Open Access in the Journal of Slavic Military Studies:
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
Logistics of the Front: The Power Behind Soviet Mobility
This article argues that the major contribution of the front was in restoring railway lines, by use of railway brigades and major units of the national railway, the NKPS. The fronts pushed forward,...
doi.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My latest paper has just been published as Open Access in the Journal of Slavic Military Studies:
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
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A relief that university finances are in such good shape
i: Reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A relief that university finances are in such good shape
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November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
My latest paper has just been published as Open Access in the Journal of Slavic Military Studies:
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
Logistics of the Front: The Power Behind Soviet Mobility
This article argues that the major contribution of the front was in restoring railway lines, by use of railway brigades and major units of the national railway, the NKPS. The fronts pushed forward,...
doi.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My latest paper has just been published as Open Access in the Journal of Slavic Military Studies:
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility
doi.org/10.1080/1351...
Rosarkhiv's New Order: A Step Toward Total Secrecy in Archives
Rosarkhiv Order No. 38 dated March 20, 2025, introduces "official information of limited distribution" (DSP) for archival documents, allowing denials of access to materials that allegedly pose a "potential threat to the interests of
Rosarkhiv Order No. 38 dated March 20, 2025, introduces "official information of limited distribution" (DSP) for archival documents, allowing denials of access to materials that allegedly pose a "potential threat to the interests of
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Rosarkhiv's New Order: A Step Toward Total Secrecy in Archives
Rosarkhiv Order No. 38 dated March 20, 2025, introduces "official information of limited distribution" (DSP) for archival documents, allowing denials of access to materials that allegedly pose a "potential threat to the interests of
Rosarkhiv Order No. 38 dated March 20, 2025, introduces "official information of limited distribution" (DSP) for archival documents, allowing denials of access to materials that allegedly pose a "potential threat to the interests of
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RAISE YOUR VOICE:
Now is the time to pledge your support for banning octopus farming. Octopus farming would be an ethical and environmental disaster, but with enough public support, we can protect octopuses from a lifetime of suffering:
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Now is the time to pledge your support for banning octopus farming. Octopus farming would be an ethical and environmental disaster, but with enough public support, we can protect octopuses from a lifetime of suffering:
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
RAISE YOUR VOICE:
Now is the time to pledge your support for banning octopus farming. Octopus farming would be an ethical and environmental disaster, but with enough public support, we can protect octopuses from a lifetime of suffering:
secure.everyaction.com/lE4sjpZgqUST...
Now is the time to pledge your support for banning octopus farming. Octopus farming would be an ethical and environmental disaster, but with enough public support, we can protect octopuses from a lifetime of suffering:
secure.everyaction.com/lE4sjpZgqUST...
The BBC as national broadcaster has just imploded with the resignation of Davie, virtually admitting that the Beeb is biased. If either Fragage or Conservatives get into power in the next Parliament, I think we will see it torn down and politicised into another GB News.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The BBC as national broadcaster has just imploded with the resignation of Davie, virtually admitting that the Beeb is biased. If either Fragage or Conservatives get into power in the next Parliament, I think we will see it torn down and politicised into another GB News.
Watching @davidolusoga.bsky.social and his new show "A Gun through Time"
A social history of the Brown Bess, Lee Enfield SMLE, Thompson sub machine gun and Maxim machine gun.
A social history of the Brown Bess, Lee Enfield SMLE, Thompson sub machine gun and Maxim machine gun.
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Watching @davidolusoga.bsky.social and his new show "A Gun through Time"
A social history of the Brown Bess, Lee Enfield SMLE, Thompson sub machine gun and Maxim machine gun.
A social history of the Brown Bess, Lee Enfield SMLE, Thompson sub machine gun and Maxim machine gun.
Wonderful 'Ghost Trains' paper!
🚨2 DAYS LEFT!🚨
FREE access to 17 brilliant #RailwayHistory articles from the Journal of Transport History - AVAILABLE NOW!
For #Railway200 the JTH has put together a virtual collection of articles - & until 10 November they're free!
#JTH
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FREE access to 17 brilliant #RailwayHistory articles from the Journal of Transport History - AVAILABLE NOW!
For #Railway200 the JTH has put together a virtual collection of articles - & until 10 November they're free!
#JTH
journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Wonderful 'Ghost Trains' paper!
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How the Witch of November doomed the ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’ #Science #Other hashtag 1: #EdmundFitzgerald 2: #MaritimeHistory 3: #GreatLakes
How the Witch of November doomed the ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’
On the afternoon of November 9, 1975, when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald set out on its 746-mile run from Superior, Wisconsin, to Detroit, Michigan, Lake Superior was mostly calm. Even so, the crew likely...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
How the Witch of November doomed the ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’ #Science #Other hashtag 1: #EdmundFitzgerald 2: #MaritimeHistory 3: #GreatLakes
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T-34 tank driving through the streets of Moscow #OTD in 1941. The annual parade commemorating the October Revolution was still held that year despite the nearing German forces. Troops marching in the parade continued towards the front lines to fight in defense of Moscow. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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On 16 July 1936, following a decree issued by the Reich Interior Minister Wilhelm Frick for ‘Combating the Gypsy Plague’, 600 Roma and Sinti living in Berlin were arrested and taken to the Marzahn detention camp.
📸 Roma inmates in the Berlin-Marzahn camp, date unknown. Landesarchiv Berlin.
📸 Roma inmates in the Berlin-Marzahn camp, date unknown. Landesarchiv Berlin.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On 16 July 1936, following a decree issued by the Reich Interior Minister Wilhelm Frick for ‘Combating the Gypsy Plague’, 600 Roma and Sinti living in Berlin were arrested and taken to the Marzahn detention camp.
📸 Roma inmates in the Berlin-Marzahn camp, date unknown. Landesarchiv Berlin.
📸 Roma inmates in the Berlin-Marzahn camp, date unknown. Landesarchiv Berlin.
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The ‘leading academics’ were from History Reclaimed
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The ‘leading academics’ were from History Reclaimed
Latest reading has turned up, what's not to like about a book about microfiche!
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Latest reading has turned up, what's not to like about a book about microfiche!
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Today one Russian paper warns that “one Poseidon drone would be enough to send that cocky little island [Britain] to the bottom of the sea.” Other papers: “[China’s] imports of Russian oil down 21%”, plus “increased risk of bankruptcy” for Russian companies. #ReadingRussia
"China's imports of Russian oil down 21% - Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today one Russian paper warns that “one Poseidon drone would be enough to send that cocky little island [Britain] to the bottom of the sea.” Other papers: “[China’s] imports of Russian oil down 21%”, plus “increased risk of bankruptcy” for Russian companies. #ReadingRussia
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I'm really enjoying "Once Upon a Time in Space". I was, however, fascinated by the different versions of the same events in episode 2 "The Russian Thing" www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... and the 1998 Horizon documentary "Mir Mortals" (link below). 1/2
BBC Two - Once Upon a Time in Space, Series 1, The Russian Thing
When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station, Mir.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I'm really enjoying "Once Upon a Time in Space". I was, however, fascinated by the different versions of the same events in episode 2 "The Russian Thing" www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... and the 1998 Horizon documentary "Mir Mortals" (link below). 1/2
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Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
"Russians have begun to actively economise on food.” - Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
Amazing, spent the morning listening to politicians praising the police and ambulance crews and never mentioning railway staff. Now announced that one of the most seriously injured was the train manager. Railway staff did brilliantly in getting train to the station nearest help.
November 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Amazing, spent the morning listening to politicians praising the police and ambulance crews and never mentioning railway staff. Now announced that one of the most seriously injured was the train manager. Railway staff did brilliantly in getting train to the station nearest help.
Praise should be give to LNR staff on the train for raising the alarm and the National Rail staff for diverting a high speed train off the main East Coast line and onto the local line so that the train could be grought to a halt at Huntingdon where the police were waiting. Stellar performance.
November 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Praise should be give to LNR staff on the train for raising the alarm and the National Rail staff for diverting a high speed train off the main East Coast line and onto the local line so that the train could be grought to a halt at Huntingdon where the police were waiting. Stellar performance.
Chilling effect of Ukraine-Russia War is beginning to spread through academia. I know of researchers being banned from doing research, other being detained at the airport by Counter-Terrorism Police. The use of the Counter-Terrorism Act against people mirrors its use against climate protestors
November 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Chilling effect of Ukraine-Russia War is beginning to spread through academia. I know of researchers being banned from doing research, other being detained at the airport by Counter-Terrorism Police. The use of the Counter-Terrorism Act against people mirrors its use against climate protestors