Dr Philip W Blood MBA
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Views From a Year of Viewing
What is history reflects on Historical Films and TV Documentaries in 2024-25
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A new link for a new substack about historically themed films. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
This morning’s Xmas post - items in need of TLC.
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This morning’s Xmas post - items in need of TLC.
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!
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A new link for a new substack about historically themed films. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
Views From a Year of Viewing
What is history reflects on Historical Films and TV Documentaries in 2024-25
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November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A new link for a new substack about historically themed films. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
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Regular reminder that the full set of German intelligence assessments for Operation CRUSADER is here, together with some explanations and background.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
Panzerarmee Intelligence Reports
The table below gives easy access to the daily reports. The background to these reports is as set out below. The reports were made daily to the High Command of the Army’s Foreign Armies West …
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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Regular reminder that the full set of German intelligence assessments for Operation CRUSADER is here, together with some explanations and background.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
A new link for a new substack about historically themed films. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
Views From a Year of Viewing
What is history reflects on Historical Films and TV Documentaries in 2024-25
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A new link for a new substack about historically themed films. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
Not unusual for German express trains today:
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Not unusual for German express trains today:
First of the mulled wine.
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
First of the mulled wine.
The British government has admitted to Parliament that they have lost control - isn’t that the real story tonight?
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The British government has admitted to Parliament that they have lost control - isn’t that the real story tonight?
Unsure what we gain from knowing about #HitlersDNA. I fear research the #Holocaust and #NaziGermany will be framed by ADHD, Autism, and small sexual organs. The intervention by a clinical psychiatrist warning against such conclusions will be lost in the morass of social media.
November 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Unsure what we gain from knowing about #HitlersDNA. I fear research the #Holocaust and #NaziGermany will be framed by ADHD, Autism, and small sexual organs. The intervention by a clinical psychiatrist warning against such conclusions will be lost in the morass of social media.
Tracy, Widmark, Lancaster, Garland, Schell, Dietrich and Clift did it better. Call me old fashioned but I don’t recall Göring had an Aussie accent.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tracy, Widmark, Lancaster, Garland, Schell, Dietrich and Clift did it better. Call me old fashioned but I don’t recall Göring had an Aussie accent.
#BBC - last night Sir Max Hasting’s defended the BBC against the right-wing media and newspaper barons. If we lose the BBC, Britain will lose something very precious and an important part of the national heritage.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#BBC - last night Sir Max Hasting’s defended the BBC against the right-wing media and newspaper barons. If we lose the BBC, Britain will lose something very precious and an important part of the national heritage.
Remembrance Sunday and the Family
Sixty years of memories.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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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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October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A deep examination of the War on Terror with Colonel Seth Folsom.
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20 years after we met and became instant friends, I was grateful for the opportunity to catch up with my good friend, Dr. Philip W. Blood, on his podcast, “The Historian’s Stammtisch.” He asked some hard questions, and I was happy to answer them.
A deep examination of the War on Terror with Colonel Seth Folsom.
philipwblood.substack.com/p/col-seth-w...
philipwblood.substack.com/p/col-seth-w...
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.
philipwblood.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
20 years after we met and became instant friends, I was grateful for the opportunity to catch up with my good friend, Dr. Philip W. Blood, on his podcast, “The Historian’s Stammtisch.” He asked some hard questions, and I was happy to answer them.
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In conversation with @profelainechalus.bsky.social about here work in 18th Century British politics and her research in the loneliness of Royal Navy captains.
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In Conversation with Prof. Elaine Chalus
18th Century Political Participation & Electoral Culture, and the loneliness of command among Royal Navy captains.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In conversation with @profelainechalus.bsky.social about here work in 18th Century British politics and her research in the loneliness of Royal Navy captains.
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Welcome to the house of fun..
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Welcome to the house of fun..
With a little inspiration from Beethoven and the forest, ready to set out on the next book.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
With a little inspiration from Beethoven and the forest, ready to set out on the next book.
Time for magnificence open.spotify.com/track/1OAb3B...
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
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November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Time for magnificence open.spotify.com/track/1OAb3B...
In conversation with @profelainechalus.bsky.social about here work in 18th Century British politics and her research in the loneliness of Royal Navy captains.
open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
In Conversation with Prof. Elaine Chalus
18th Century Political Participation & Electoral Culture, and the loneliness of command among Royal Navy captains.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In conversation with @profelainechalus.bsky.social about here work in 18th Century British politics and her research in the loneliness of Royal Navy captains.
open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
Back in 2022, we discussed how sanctions against Russia were not working & received a hail of criticism for it. Very pleased to see Private Eye has now altered its City page to address issues like the failure to impose sanctions properly - from 14:40 onwards.
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The Grand Old Duke Of Yuck
YouTube video by Private Eye Magazine
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November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Back in 2022, we discussed how sanctions against Russia were not working & received a hail of criticism for it. Very pleased to see Private Eye has now altered its City page to address issues like the failure to impose sanctions properly - from 14:40 onwards.
youtu.be/saFY6vwzxzM?...
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Recollections of a past lecture. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
Reflections on Tyranny: Lord Alan Bullock’s 1996 Lecture on Hitler and Stalin
What is history delves into some past lectures.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Recollections of a past lecture. open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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End of the staff ride, back to May 1940.
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
End of the staff ride, back to May 1940.
Staff ride in the Eiffel and Hürtgenwald.
October 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Staff ride in the Eiffel and Hürtgenwald.