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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 19h

We reach the Siege of Tobruk in the enthralling story of the South Notts Hussars (107 Regiment, Royal Artillery, 1939-1945. Our first ever series, full of the stories of the men who were there. Please share! And thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/4Zqi...

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow, Tuesday 7 October I am speaking on I’M OUT: ESCAPE FROM GERMAN POW CAMP at Chesterfield WFA. Start at 7.30pm, the Labour Club, Unity House, Saltergate, Chesterfield.
It would be great to see my old chums!!!

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 5d

Fun & frolics for the elderly reliving their youth on a punk Sunday with your favourite Naughty Lumps, Nice Men, Benefit Cheats and Spizz! Get your arses in gear and get down to the Dublin Castle, Parkway, Camden from 13.20 on Sunday 5 October!
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THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS RISE AGAIN!

Event in London, United Kingdom by Those Naughty Lumps on Sunday, October 5 2025

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 7d

Late call but I am speaking tonight at 19.00 3 October in DEFEAT AT GALLIPOLI, 1915 for the Birkenhead WFA at Trinity and Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church, Alton Road, Oxton, CH43 1UZ. Would be great to see any Merseyside chums!

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 7d

Another revisit to the men of the South Notts Hussars! They have moved to Mersa Matruh in Egypt and are facing the Italians! Please share! Thanks!
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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 15d

This week we revisit the sojourn of the South Notts Hussars in Palestine in 1940. The calm before the storm sure enough! And what a storm would follow! Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/4xGp...

SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - Palestine

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 18d

Our @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social conference is a month away! So many talks and seminars to choose from.
@pikegrey1418.bsky.social will be giving an exclusive talk about the Battle of Galicia. This oft-ignored scrap in 1914 consumed a million casualties along a 200 mile front in three weeks!

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 17d

THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS RISE AGAIN! Playing live at the Dublin Castel, Parkway, Camden from 14.00 on Sunday 5 October. Supporting Spizzology and with our good friends, The Nice Men and Benefit Cheat$. It will be beyond fab!

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 17d

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 17d

Our conference is a month away! With many talks and seminars to choose from. Phil Watson will be kicking off our Friday night on all things Haig by talking about the BEF chief’s command philosophy. Ticket details👇🏼

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 21d

Here we go! The Second World War starts and ordinary young men are mobilised with the 107 Regiment (South Nott’s Hussars) Royal Artillery. What a war they would have and we will follow them through thick and thin! Please share!
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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 23d

In sad withdrawal after We Have Ways? Join us at @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social for a whole (indoors) weekend of the prequel… @pikegrey1418.bsky.social @peterhart.bsky.social @bigandylock.bsky.social

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 27d

A season of repeats now and we are going right back to the beginning setting the scene for the epic series SOUTH NOTTS HUSSARS,1939-1945. Marvel at how young and inexperienced we were! Based on the veterans interviews done with the IWM. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/5Xy8...

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · Sep 4

After a well deserved rest, we spent the rest of the day exploring the French sector, where I got to bang on about France for a bit 🇫🇷 🇹🇷 @seaspitfires.com @istoriatravel.bsky.social @danielmcandrew.bsky.social @peterhart.bsky.social

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · Sep 5

A photograph of Mustafa Kemal atop Baby 700 overlooking Anzac/Suvla. And a sculpture on the spot to match #Gallipoli #WW1 🇹🇷 @istoriatravel.bsky.social @nationalwwimuseum.bsky.social @peterhart.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com @danielmcandrew.bsky.social

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · Sep 5

This afternoon the mayhem resumed and we hiked Rhododendron Ridge in reverse. Past communication trenches, tunnels and dugouts #Gallipoli 🇹🇷 #WW1 @istoriatravel.bsky.social @peterhart.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com @danielmcandrew.bsky.social

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TsarReed @tsarreed.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fabulous series. Quite the drama. (And that’s just Pete & Gary!) I knew nothing about this story (except a little mentioned during the Haig series, which mercifully they finally finished also!) and learned lots. Thanks as always! Buy the book everyone! #History #MilitaryHistory #podcast #book

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our long running saga on the Egypt & Sudan, 1882-1898 comes to a reflective conclusion with 'Omdurman: the Aftermath'. It has been a hell of journey involving death, destruction and personal trauma - and that's just Pete & Gary! Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/1PGA...

Ep259: Egypt and Sudan - Omdurman, the Aftermath

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our long running saga on the Egypt & Sudan, 1882-1898 comes to a reflective conclusion with 'Omdurman: the Aftermath'. It has been a hell of journey involving death, destruction and personal trauma - and that's just Pete & Gary! Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/1PGA...

Ep259: Egypt and Sudan - Omdurman, the Aftermath

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · Aug 20

Book today - this is a fantastic conference both historically and socially!

The Great War Group @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social · Aug 18

More speakers have been announced for the Great War Group conference in Bristol in October including the always fabulous @peterhart.bsky.social ❤️

Get your tickets here - greatwargroup.com/product-cate...

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Russ Warburton @warby315.bsky.social · Jul 11

These two beauties have arrived from @outlinepublishing.bsky.social
Really looking forward to reading these

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Outline Publishing @outlinepublishing.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our books are now available on Kindle!
You can go here to order Beggar Me!

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Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18 eBook : Hart, Peter, Bain, Gary: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Outline Publishing @outlinepublishing.bsky.social · Aug 17

You can go here to order Welsh Warrior - Brigadier Hubert Rees

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Welsh Warrior - A Personal Record of the Great War: Brigadier General Hubert Rees eBook : Rees, Hubert, Hart, Peter: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · Aug 16

Good news! Our book Beggar Me I'm a Prisoner is now available on Amazon Kindle for a pittance of just £9.98. Buy your copy today and give yourself an electronic thrill. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMPGWJJX/

Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18 eBook : Hart, Peter, Bain, Gary: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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TsarReed @tsarreed.bsky.social · Aug 14

Exciting & illuminating episode. Gary is back! (Love Peter, but it takes both of them. Plus I’m tired of strange looks when I say aloud my imagined Gary’s response to the solo Peter) The dynamic duo are back! A fantastic continuation of this story! #History #MilitaryHistory #Podcast

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · Aug 14

The denouement of the Battle of Omdurman - and the return of Gary! Back by popular demand! Described by Mat as 'history's most treasured podcast duo' are whole again! Yes we are idiots! Please rejoice & share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/6XTb...

Ep258: The Return of Gary! (Plus Omdurman Part 3)

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