Grant C
@notdavycrockett.bsky.social
I am interested in tabletop wargames, painting miniatures and history! IC member.
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Grant C
@notdavycrockett.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Korean War: Families reunite with bodies of missing British soldiers
The four men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.
www.bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Still missing:
22096764 Pvt. R A Gilding
Gloucestershire Regiment
Killed in Action on or about 25.04.51, No Known Grave
My Granny's brother. I've always thought it would be good to finally find him.
Still missing:
22096764 Pvt. R A Gilding
Gloucestershire Regiment
Killed in Action on or about 25.04.51, No Known Grave
My Granny's brother. I've always thought it would be good to finally find him.
Been looking forward to this immensely!
‘Hickstarter’ opens 10am Thursday 23rd October 2025.
TOP SECRET!
NOT A KICKSTARTER! SOLD ONLY VIA THE EMPRESS MINIATURES WE SITE!
empressminiatures.com
Cheers @RedFiveModels for the propaganda!
#chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmgermans #28mmww2 #arnhem
TOP SECRET!
NOT A KICKSTARTER! SOLD ONLY VIA THE EMPRESS MINIATURES WE SITE!
empressminiatures.com
Cheers @RedFiveModels for the propaganda!
#chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmgermans #28mmww2 #arnhem
October 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Been looking forward to this immensely!
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Here’s a link to the climactic scene of the film ‘Battle of Britain’, depicting the events of 15th September. It may not be historically accurate, but it remains possibly the best aerial combat sequence ever filmed.
youtu.be/gTv_4DPQUnQ?...
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youtu.be/gTv_4DPQUnQ?...
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Battle of Britain - The final battle
YouTube video by Howard Halifax
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Here’s a link to the climactic scene of the film ‘Battle of Britain’, depicting the events of 15th September. It may not be historically accurate, but it remains possibly the best aerial combat sequence ever filmed.
youtu.be/gTv_4DPQUnQ?...
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youtu.be/gTv_4DPQUnQ?...
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"By paying such disproportionate attention to Nigel Farage's latest outfit, Reform UK, the BBC is compromising its reputation. To many licence fee payers, the broadcaster gives the impression that it hangs on every word uttered by Farage..."
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social writes to Ofcom.
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social writes to Ofcom.
September 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"By paying such disproportionate attention to Nigel Farage's latest outfit, Reform UK, the BBC is compromising its reputation. To many licence fee payers, the broadcaster gives the impression that it hangs on every word uttered by Farage..."
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social writes to Ofcom.
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social writes to Ofcom.
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Three thoughts on Britain’s “DOGE” from Reform in local government. Short 🧵
1. The actual DOGE in the US will, in time, be viewed all round as an unsuccessful & historic disgrace. It achieved next to nothing. The US deficit continues to climb. Even Pres Trump himself is reported to have asked…1/
1. The actual DOGE in the US will, in time, be viewed all round as an unsuccessful & historic disgrace. It achieved next to nothing. The US deficit continues to climb. Even Pres Trump himself is reported to have asked…1/
Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire confirmed there had been no Doge visits. Most said none were scheduled but that they had launched their own internal efficiency reviews.
Reality check looms for Reform UK’s Doge experiment on.ft.com/3K5zpRK
Reality check looms for Reform UK’s Doge experiment on.ft.com/3K5zpRK
Reality check looms for Reform UK’s Doge experiment
[FREE TO READ] Nigel Farage’s party seeks to make local government a showcase for its ambition to take power in Westminster
on.ft.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Three thoughts on Britain’s “DOGE” from Reform in local government. Short 🧵
1. The actual DOGE in the US will, in time, be viewed all round as an unsuccessful & historic disgrace. It achieved next to nothing. The US deficit continues to climb. Even Pres Trump himself is reported to have asked…1/
1. The actual DOGE in the US will, in time, be viewed all round as an unsuccessful & historic disgrace. It achieved next to nothing. The US deficit continues to climb. Even Pres Trump himself is reported to have asked…1/
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Someone wants to pimp their MDF....
July 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Someone wants to pimp their MDF....
If you're a tabletop #Wargamer looking forward to the release of #ChainofCommand2 by #TooFatLardies as I am, then what better way to read up on the campaign I'll likely be playing first (likely with those @hicksy.bsky.social Paras on my workbench).
(Time again to promote my two books, something I tend to forget to do regularly. 😟) If you like to collect all available facts and form your own opinion about Market Garden please visit my website pre-jump.nl. (I have no marketing department so a repost is really appreciated.)
A Bridge Too Far is a Hollywood view of Market Garden. My two books are based on facts, primary sources.
Why and where did Market Garden fail? Purchase Lost at Nijmegen. All Market Garden facts from primary sources? Purchase Little Sense of Urgency
pre-jump.nl
March 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you're a tabletop #Wargamer looking forward to the release of #ChainofCommand2 by #TooFatLardies as I am, then what better way to read up on the campaign I'll likely be playing first (likely with those @hicksy.bsky.social Paras on my workbench).
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American officials in Greenland went door-to-door to find people willing to be photographed with Usha Vance. No takers. Which is wise – who wants to look like a collaborator?
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/2025-01...
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/2025-01...
Amerikanere stemte dørklokker i Nuuk før aflyst besøg, siger Steinmetz
Repræsentanter for den amerikanske regering har i de seneste dage stemt dørklokker i Grønlands hovedstad, Nuuk, forud for det nu aflyste besøg fra USA's andend...
nyheder.tv2.dk
March 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
American officials in Greenland went door-to-door to find people willing to be photographed with Usha Vance. No takers. Which is wise – who wants to look like a collaborator?
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/2025-01...
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/2025-01...
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NEW: The leaders of every major political party in Greenland have united in a joint statement against Trump.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable.
“Greenland is one country that everyone wants to stand behind."
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"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable.
“Greenland is one country that everyone wants to stand behind."
🇬🇱🇩🇰
March 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NEW: The leaders of every major political party in Greenland have united in a joint statement against Trump.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable.
“Greenland is one country that everyone wants to stand behind."
🇬🇱🇩🇰
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable.
“Greenland is one country that everyone wants to stand behind."
🇬🇱🇩🇰
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Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers died in Iraq. No one gave Kyiv any minerals open.substack.com/pub/countero...
Ukraine fought alongside US in Iraq; never demanded minerals
As the two fight over a minerals deal, we review the little-remembered sacrifices that Ukraine made when fighting in the U.S.-led war in Iraq – sacrifices Ukraine never asked to be compensated for.
open.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers died in Iraq. No one gave Kyiv any minerals open.substack.com/pub/countero...
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⚡️ Zelenskyy: Peace is needed as soon as possible.
March 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
⚡️ Zelenskyy: Peace is needed as soon as possible.
@hicksy.bsky.social When might we start to see more teaser images on certain Lower Rhine related baddies?
February 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
@hicksy.bsky.social When might we start to see more teaser images on certain Lower Rhine related baddies?
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Vance calls Zelenskyy "disgraceful" for pushing back on Trump's claim that Ukraine started the war. If Trump tells you that night is day, you'd better echo him or you will pay. America is now a predator nation. thenationalpulse.com/2025/02/19/e...
EXCLUSIVE: VP J.D. Vance Warns Zelensky Over 'Disgraceful' Public Attacks on Trump, Confirms Ukrainian Elections Are Now U.S. Policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an exclusive interview with The National Pulse on Wednesday morning, Vice President J.D. Vance issued a stern warning to Ukrainian
thenationalpulse.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Vance calls Zelenskyy "disgraceful" for pushing back on Trump's claim that Ukraine started the war. If Trump tells you that night is day, you'd better echo him or you will pay. America is now a predator nation. thenationalpulse.com/2025/02/19/e...
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The genuine belief in the administration that the US has been the victim of theft committed by every other country in the world is both ridiculous and tragic - for everyone but above all the US.
February 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The genuine belief in the administration that the US has been the victim of theft committed by every other country in the world is both ridiculous and tragic - for everyone but above all the US.
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At this point it would be better for Europe if the US walked away from NATO and European states could commit fully to Ukrainian victory. Trump will try to use NATO to gaslight Europe into abandoning Ukraine and their own security.
February 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
At this point it would be better for Europe if the US walked away from NATO and European states could commit fully to Ukrainian victory. Trump will try to use NATO to gaslight Europe into abandoning Ukraine and their own security.
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Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Of course it’s a coup
Miss the obvious, lose your republic
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
With the non-zero threat of some ridiculous trade war with the United States I'm wondering if now is the time to justify to myself some wargame hobby related purchases from our friends across the pond - before it becomes taxed and tariffed or whatever.
January 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
With the non-zero threat of some ridiculous trade war with the United States I'm wondering if now is the time to justify to myself some wargame hobby related purchases from our friends across the pond - before it becomes taxed and tariffed or whatever.
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Howdy Bluesky Peeps! Just a reminder that once we hit 1700 followers we're going to be doling out some free plastic! Tell your friends. Run, don't walk!
January 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Howdy Bluesky Peeps! Just a reminder that once we hit 1700 followers we're going to be doling out some free plastic! Tell your friends. Run, don't walk!
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Fascinating article researched by our own @bill1940.bsky.social. Amazing story of one the Great Escapers!
EXCLUSIVE: The Elgin man who survived the real-life Great Escape
RAF pilot Alistair Thompson McDonald was among those who broke out of Stalag Luft 3 in 1944, but the Moray man avoided the grisly fate of many of his colleagues.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Fascinating article researched by our own @bill1940.bsky.social. Amazing story of one the Great Escapers!
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Thank you for the amazing reception here! We were on Twit for 4 years. We've been here 23 days. We've already reached 60% of our following there! Incredible.
Let's take it to the next level - when we hit 1700 followers on BlueSky we'll give one of you a free box of plastic! Tell your friends!
Let's take it to the next level - when we hit 1700 followers on BlueSky we'll give one of you a free box of plastic! Tell your friends!
December 6, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Thank you for the amazing reception here! We were on Twit for 4 years. We've been here 23 days. We've already reached 60% of our following there! Incredible.
Let's take it to the next level - when we hit 1700 followers on BlueSky we'll give one of you a free box of plastic! Tell your friends!
Let's take it to the next level - when we hit 1700 followers on BlueSky we'll give one of you a free box of plastic! Tell your friends!
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Looking for colour guides to paint your WW2 miniatures? I do have a few of those over on my blog and am constantly *ahem* adding new ones. If there's a particular uniform you're after which I haven't done yet, just let me know in the comments. moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.ht…
September 3, 2023 at 4:24 PM
Looking for colour guides to paint your WW2 miniatures? I do have a few of those over on my blog and am constantly *ahem* adding new ones. If there's a particular uniform you're after which I haven't done yet, just let me know in the comments. moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.ht…
It's not just me right? This is a fantastic idea. Would be a marked improvement on the recent Napoleon film, right @tonypollard.bsky.social ?
Pick a movie, keep one actor. The rest are Muppets.
Waterloo. Keep Rod Steiger as Napoleon. A true cinematic epic that could be improved tenfold with muppets.
Waterloo. Keep Rod Steiger as Napoleon. A true cinematic epic that could be improved tenfold with muppets.
Pick a movie, keep one actor. The rest are Muppets.
The Hunt for Red October. Keep Sean Connery so that you invariably get Kermit as Jack Ryan.
The Hunt for Red October. Keep Sean Connery so that you invariably get Kermit as Jack Ryan.
December 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM
It's not just me right? This is a fantastic idea. Would be a marked improvement on the recent Napoleon film, right @tonypollard.bsky.social ?
The sort of fantastic painting that makes me think the uniforms on my own early war Frenchmen are too light and not green enough! My own efforts in attached picture for C&C.
#WiPWednesday #Nerdlings #HistoricalWargaming #Wargaming
#WiPWednesday #Nerdlings #HistoricalWargaming #Wargaming
December 4, 2024 at 11:43 AM
The sort of fantastic painting that makes me think the uniforms on my own early war Frenchmen are too light and not green enough! My own efforts in attached picture for C&C.
#WiPWednesday #Nerdlings #HistoricalWargaming #Wargaming
#WiPWednesday #Nerdlings #HistoricalWargaming #Wargaming