Andy
@andyaitch.bsky.social
Mainly I like the 52nd Lowland Division.
Cohost of News Of The War
https://linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
The Lowlander pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lowlander/id1715310568
Walking With The Jocks Tour 2025
https://walkingwiththejocks.co.uk/
Cohost of News Of The War
https://linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
The Lowlander pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lowlander/id1715310568
Walking With The Jocks Tour 2025
https://walkingwiththejocks.co.uk/
What’s the lowest point in the war for the British?……Dunkirk? Crete? Singapore? Tobruk?
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What’s the lowest point in the war for the British?……Dunkirk? Crete? Singapore? Tobruk?
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
I’d contest its this point, January 1942.
A blow to morale, how did we recover from it?
@newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
Molenstraat nowadays (not the exact same camera location, fyi)
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Molenstraat nowadays (not the exact same camera location, fyi)
On the 11th of November 1944 The Sphere magazine printed it first photos from the Walcheren campaign, its front page is of the men of the 4th (Borders) Battalion The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (Peter Whites Bat) moving down Molenstraat on November 1st, a few hours after landing.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On the 11th of November 1944 The Sphere magazine printed it first photos from the Walcheren campaign, its front page is of the men of the 4th (Borders) Battalion The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (Peter Whites Bat) moving down Molenstraat on November 1st, a few hours after landing.
Huge thank you to all that tagged along on Walking With The Jocks this weekend.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
October 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Huge thank you to all that tagged along on Walking With The Jocks this weekend.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
Sharing the story of Peter White and his jocks is a genuine honour.
Special thanks to wingman @merrynwalters.uk and BH tours.
German ramble.
Gross Eilstorf
Gross Eilstorf
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
German ramble.
Gross Eilstorf
Gross Eilstorf
Day 2 of Walking with the Jocks North.
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Day 2 of Walking with the Jocks North.
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Battles for the Aller and the woods of Gros Eilstorf.
Is it even a Germany tour without currywurst mit pommes? @merrynwalters.uk
Look, I’m working on my Winston voice, ok?
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
October 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Look, I’m working on my Winston voice, ok?
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
I’m a teetotaller and I don’t smoke, so I’m at some disadvantage.
Anyhoo, latest ep of @newsofthewar.bsky.social is out, it’s the last date in 1941… check it out here
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Easier to read version
September 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Easier to read version
one came home, likely died of wounds
September 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
one came home, likely died of wounds
Came a cross this a few times in Germany, although it’s not common to have it still out on public display, I believe.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
September 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Came a cross this a few times in Germany, although it’s not common to have it still out on public display, I believe.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show)
I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK?
Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.
Just some random house on a mountain.
September 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just some random house on a mountain.
Quick pee stop in the woods, not sure what these old bits of concrete are, hope the owner doesn’t mind.
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Quick pee stop in the woods, not sure what these old bits of concrete are, hope the owner doesn’t mind.
MAXIMUM AUSTO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE TONIGHT
September 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
MAXIMUM AUSTO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE TONIGHT
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
For context, May this year
September 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For context, May this year
Might be by favourite thing at We Have Ways fest this weekend.
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
September 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Might be by favourite thing at We Have Ways fest this weekend.
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg
Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6
How many conversations about horse serum, medical grade Stilton, phage ownership related duels, and a story from
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
September 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
How many conversations about horse serum, medical grade Stilton, phage ownership related duels, and a story from
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week?
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Pavlovian response driving through Royston (Herts) today.
I shouted “top cover up” at my passenger as we drove past
I shouted “top cover up” at my passenger as we drove past
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Pavlovian response driving through Royston (Herts) today.
I shouted “top cover up” at my passenger as we drove past
I shouted “top cover up” at my passenger as we drove past
Month two of sun bleaching experiment. Wash and hang out - repeat.
The SOF windproof is cut accurately ( not period windproof material though) but colour is way off.
Will it be ready for WHWF?
The SOF windproof is cut accurately ( not period windproof material though) but colour is way off.
Will it be ready for WHWF?
September 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Month two of sun bleaching experiment. Wash and hang out - repeat.
The SOF windproof is cut accurately ( not period windproof material though) but colour is way off.
Will it be ready for WHWF?
The SOF windproof is cut accurately ( not period windproof material though) but colour is way off.
Will it be ready for WHWF?
Dumbing down the history of the Second World War, episode by episode. Brought to you by Dumb ( @merrynwalters.uk ) and Dumber ( @andyaitch.bsky.social )
@newsofthewar.bsky.social
@newsofthewar.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Dumbing down the history of the Second World War, episode by episode. Brought to you by Dumb ( @merrynwalters.uk ) and Dumber ( @andyaitch.bsky.social )
@newsofthewar.bsky.social
@newsofthewar.bsky.social
After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing.
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
August 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing.
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing.
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
August 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing.
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985.
Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it.
Check it out
youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...
Genuinely quite pleased with my Trump impression.
August 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Genuinely quite pleased with my Trump impression.