Louis Turner
@louisturner.bsky.social
Currently focused on Ukraine, followed by UK and US politics and climate change. I'm retired in Falmouth, UK and am writing a history of the Cornish tourist industry, but am increasingly focused on how Cornwall is turning into a high-tech hub.
The chaos spreads;
"When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king. The palace becomes a circus". (attribution to Elizabeth Bangs who brilliantly updated a Turkish proverb dealing with Oxen and stables)
"When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king. The palace becomes a circus". (attribution to Elizabeth Bangs who brilliantly updated a Turkish proverb dealing with Oxen and stables)
March 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The chaos spreads;
"When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king. The palace becomes a circus". (attribution to Elizabeth Bangs who brilliantly updated a Turkish proverb dealing with Oxen and stables)
"When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king. The palace becomes a circus". (attribution to Elizabeth Bangs who brilliantly updated a Turkish proverb dealing with Oxen and stables)
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR TODAY
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
March 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR TODAY
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
YALTA 1945: HOW STALIN'S PROMISES WERE WORTHLESS. LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
February 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
YALTA 1945: HOW STALIN'S PROMISES WERE WORTHLESS. LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
whole of Czechoslovakia.
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
February 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
whole of Czechoslovakia.
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
February 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
YALTA 1945: HOW STALIN'S PROMISES WERE WORTHLESS. LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
February 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
YALTA 1945: HOW STALIN'S PROMISES WERE WORTHLESS. LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
In February 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in Yalta to agree a post-War settlement. Russian troops were in the process of over-running much of Eastern Europe. Stalin promised free-elections in Poland and that the 1/
whole of Czechoslovakia.
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
February 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
whole of Czechoslovakia.
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
"Munich" became a term of contempt for appeasers like Chamberlain. Trump has learned none of the lessons from this disgraceful episode.
[I will post this story daily until Ukraine signs a peace deal they can accept]
into accepting Hitler's invasion. In return, Hitler promised he had no more territorial ambitions in Northern Europe.
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain flew back to London, waving Hitler's signature in the air and talking about "Peace in our Time". Six months later, Hitler took over the 2/
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain flew back to London, waving Hitler's signature in the air and talking about "Peace in our Time". Six months later, Hitler took over the 2/
February 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
into accepting Hitler's invasion. In return, Hitler promised he had no more territorial ambitions in Northern Europe.
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain flew back to London, waving Hitler's signature in the air and talking about "Peace in our Time". Six months later, Hitler took over the 2/
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain flew back to London, waving Hitler's signature in the air and talking about "Peace in our Time". Six months later, Hitler took over the 2/
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
February 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
MUNICH 1938: THE STORY OF APPEASEMENT: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
In 1938 Hitler's Germany started a low-intensity undeclared war with Czechoslovakia ostensibly to protect a German-speaking minority. A hastily called conference was then held in Munich where France and Britain bullied the Czechs 1/
Pure speculation, but I wonder if this is tied up with rumours that Ukraine are planning another incursion along the lines of Kursk. Syrskyi has form. If I remember right, the unexpected Kharkiv campaign came when we were all focused on Kherson, which was right at the other end 1/
November 27, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Pure speculation, but I wonder if this is tied up with rumours that Ukraine are planning another incursion along the lines of Kursk. Syrskyi has form. If I remember right, the unexpected Kharkiv campaign came when we were all focused on Kherson, which was right at the other end 1/
the story of jailed journalist Sedev Kabas who used the old Turkish proverb, “Entering a palace doesn't make an ox a king but the palace becomes a barn” about Erdogan.
November 23, 2024 at 11:41 PM
the story of jailed journalist Sedev Kabas who used the old Turkish proverb, “Entering a palace doesn't make an ox a king but the palace becomes a barn” about Erdogan.
A correction, the original Turkish version had nothing about Clowns and Circuses. Elizabeth Bangs (@elizabethbangs) coined this variant in a tweet on Sunday January 23rd 2022 8.36 am. She was commenting on the shambles being created by Boris Johnson. In the course of this she retweeted 1/
November 23, 2024 at 11:41 PM
A correction, the original Turkish version had nothing about Clowns and Circuses. Elizabeth Bangs (@elizabethbangs) coined this variant in a tweet on Sunday January 23rd 2022 8.36 am. She was commenting on the shambles being created by Boris Johnson. In the course of this she retweeted 1/