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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 8h

Congratulations, welcome to the club.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 1d

This blog post is definitely worthy of your reading time.

And read part 2 when you've finished this one!

Slightly out of focus @normandy661944.bsky.social · 2d

I have posted Part 1 of my latest Substack article, dealing with a fight between the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry and six Panther tanks during the Battle of Epsom, and examining the work of the AFPU in filming some of the aftermath.
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Panthers, PIATs and 6-pounders (Part 1)

Fighting the Panthers - the DCLI on 27th June 1944

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Jenny Grant @silenceinpolish.bsky.social · 2d

Modellers - the call you have been waiting all your lives for...!

Does anyone have any models of #WW2 aircraft they could drop by a school in Newbury tomorrow?

A group of students wants to film a scene - presumably with them going "Pew! Pew! Nerrrrr!"

Please share 🙏

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 3d

I have no idea what you mean 🤔🤣

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 3d

Bit of a stoll along the Ridgeway with the lad this morning. No WW2 concrete to be found, but did find something from a bit earlier!

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 4d

Axis secret missions to the far east aimed at retrieving strategic materials for the German war machine. This is the incredible story that involved submarines and crews of the Italian Navy during World War Two, the subject of my latest video www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX5R...
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Axis transport missions to the Far East in WW2

YouTube video by Italian Military Archives_Naval History

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 4d

Was great to be back on @ww2tv.bsky.social last night for a wee chat with Woody about Jungle Commandos. If you missed it, you can catch up here:

Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945

YouTube video by WW2TV

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 7d

I've been asked to do another talk, a webinar 13:00, 15th Oct. "The International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive:
An Inclusive Approach to Dealing with Difficult Heritage" #History #Heritage

Heritage Horizons | Lincoln Conservation

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 8d

Follow us on multiple platforms:

* X (Twitter) | x.com/auschwitzmuseum
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* Threads | https://www.threads.com/@auschwitzmemorial

Amplify our voice.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 15d

Brilliant idea Rick, love it. Would there be different variations of designs? Generals, aircraft, tanks etc.

I'm sure @ww2tv.bsky.social would approve of this.

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Carla-Jean Stokes @carlajeanstokes.bsky.social · 16d

I've talked a lot about the times Castle famously staged or manipulated his photographs (like Over the Top), but the major contribution my new book makes to this historiography is: 💥 revealing additional manipulated photographs for the first time 💥

A shrapnel burst over Canadian first line trench, William Ivor Castle, September 1916, Library and Archives Canada.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 16d

They will all come in handy. 🤣

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you for all you do keeping the memories of these vessels and their crews alive with your posts.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 19d

My 1st cousin twice removed lost his life on this ship.

John Tinline Noble.

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Cold War Conversations Podcast @coldwarpod.bsky.social · 20d

#BOOKGIVEAWAY Follow @coldwarpod.bsky.social then Reshare this post to enter a chance to win a copy of this book.

T&C's & other ways to enter here coldwarconversations.com/giveaway/ #nuclearbritain #coldwarculture #coldwarhistory @bangpodcast.bsky.social

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Norma Graham, part owner of Canada @normagraham.bsky.social · 20d

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WW II researcher on Canadian airmen in Burma - Legion Magazine

Canadian researcher Norma Graham understands that in the world of history, not least that surrounding Canada’s centuries-old military heritage, you’re a student for life, always learning and open to n...

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 20d

Time to blot, bang, rub.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 22d

Watched it over the weekend, thought it was good.

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Jeff Rutherford @jeffcrutherford.bsky.social · 23d

In case anyone is looking for a primary source reader on the German army on the Eastern Front in the Second World War, the one I co-wrote with Adrian Wettstein is one sale for $12.14 on Amazon. Described by the incomparable @crusaderproject.bsky.social as "a must."

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The German Army on the Eastern Front: An Inner View of the Ostheer's Experiences of War

The German Army on the Eastern Front: An Inner View of the Ostheer's Experiences of War [Rutherford, Jeff Rutherford, Wettstein, Adrian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The German Army on the Eastern Front: An Inner View of the Ostheer's Experiences of War

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Hush-Kit aviation news, history & satire @hushkit.bsky.social · 24d

One person who shares this will receive a free subscription to our outstanding aviation blog - what you waiting for? hushkit.substack.com

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 26d

Fantastic cover.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · 27d

Our sincere condolences to you all.

There is nothing better than beers, war waffle and laughs with great peeps.

I will always treasure our few times together.

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Willie Robertson @willie862.bsky.social · Sep 13

Try Si Biggs over at www.royalmarineshistory.com

Military History | Royal Marines History | United Kingdom

A Mapped History of the Royal Marines including key engagements, memorable dates, Victoria Crosses and Memorials

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Fiona Dolman @fionadolman.bsky.social · Sep 12

Wishing you all a happy fredagsmys

fredagsmys
/frey-dags-mees/ (noun)
A Swedish tradition of spending Friday nights at home with family and friends eating comfort food, playing games, or watching TV.
The term translates to "Friday coziness" or "cozy Friday".

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