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The Irish Story @theirishstory.bsky.social · Jun 26

Really enjoyed recording this podcast with
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on the Boer war 1899-1902 and Ireland's role in it. We discuss: Irish Brigades on both sides, Afrikaner nationalism, British empire in S Africa, guerrilla war, concentration camps and more. irishhistoryshow.ie/112-the-boer...

112 The Boer War

On this episode of the Irish History Show we spoke to Dr. Spencer Jones about the Boer War. The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the…

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James Taub @taubhistory.bsky.social · Jun 25

In our podcast, @historian1914.bsky.social and I covered the basic story of #Verdun at an introductory level for an English speaking audience. In that sense, yes, little has changed, but French historiography has made leaps and bounds on this.

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 8

Good piece!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 6

Day four of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front #podcast tour: exploring German defences in the St Mihiel sector. #WW1 #History

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 5

Kaiser Wilhelm & Uncle Sam graffiti left behind by US soldiers in a tunnel system used by the American Expeditionary Force. #WW1 #History

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 4

An unusual find in Belleau Wood today: a German 77mm shell lodged in a tree at the southern end of the wood. #WW1 #History

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 4

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy it!

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Ian McClellan @ianmac.bsky.social · Jun 4

#HistoryBookChat
#FirstWorldWar
Plugging a gap in my collection of books written (and edited) by @historian1914.bsky.social Dr Spencer Jones.

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Cover of a history book by Dr Spencer Jones titled ‘At All Costs - The British Army on the Western Front 1916’.

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our next stop on the Not So Quiet on the Western Front tour: the stunning Sursenes American Cemetery. #WW1 #History

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · Jun 3

Day one of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front podcast tour! We're following in the footsteps of the American Expeditionary Force in #WW1. Our first stop today is the magnificent Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Paris

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 30

Friday night #wargame - Command & Colours: The Great War! It's 7th July 1916 and the 38th (Welsh) Division is about to begin its assault on the German position at Mametz Wood... #WW1

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James Taub @taubhistory.bsky.social · May 29

The podcast I've been a guest on for French #WWI episodes with @historian1914.bsky.social and @battleguidevt.bsky.social, is the #4 history podcast in the US and #3 in the UK!

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James Taub @taubhistory.bsky.social · May 27

The final part of our dive into the French Army of #WWI is out. Thanks to @battleguidevt.bsky.social and @historian1914.bsky.social for the opportunity. I hope we made a dent in the Anglophone world's understanding of French #history, making it more than a footnote.

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Episode 78: French in 1918 - Part 2 (Ad Free)

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

Thank you Red! Let me know what you think of the book!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

And still very, very true!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

Brilliant! What are you painting currently?

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

Thanks Mark!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

I'll defer to @taubhistory.bsky.social on that one - my French pronunciation is pure Tommy Atkins I'm afraid!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 24

Pleased to see the latest episode of Not So Quiet on the Western Front with @taubhistory.bsky.social has been a huge hit - no.17 in the overall history charts for Spotify! 😀

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 23

The monastery awaits - defended by merciless bandits and filled with hidden dangers...

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 23

Friday night #wargame - Napoleonic gothic horror skirmish game Silver Bayonets! A squad of brave British soldiers & investigators head into the ruins of a Carpathian monastery... Who will survive?!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 19

The Not So Quiet on the Western Front #podcast roars back into action! Join Dan Hill, @taubhistory.bsky.social & I as we discuss the French Army in early 1918. How did the army weather the storm of the German Spring Offensives? #WW1 #History

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Episode 77: French in 1918 - Part 1 by WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 15

A frustrating day at work today has been improved by finding this comment on my recent Turning Points 1914 lecture for The WFA on YouTube. It's nice to know that someone appreciates my work - thank you Mr/Mrs/Miss CatShark, you brightened up my day! 😄

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 12

Niche content & I love it!

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Spencer Jones @historian1914.bsky.social · May 12

Great to be back on YouTube with the WFA!

Turning Points in 1914 - WW1 wasn’t destined for trench stalemate. In this Western Front Association lecture, I dig into the moments that almost changed the war entirely.
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#WW1 #History #WesternFront

Turning Points in 1914 | Dr Spencer Jones

YouTube video by The Western Front Association

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