Mark S Thompson
@marksthompson.bsky.social
PhD. Military history; Peninsular War; Royal Engineers; Author of several books on Peninsular War, military engineering and soldiers. Web:
https://marksthompson.weebly.com/
https://marksthompson.weebly.com/
Great talk and great to see new connection being made
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Great talk and great to see new connection being made
I can’t find a violin small enough
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I can’t find a violin small enough
My understanding is the book has to be registered for copyright in USA. Anywhere else and they are allowed to steal it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My understanding is the book has to be registered for copyright in USA. Anywhere else and they are allowed to steal it.
Making a big decision to stop when you are down is not the best time. 2032 is seven years away.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Making a big decision to stop when you are down is not the best time. 2032 is seven years away.
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It sounds like your working days are very long and that doesn't help when trying to find time.
Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It sounds like your working days are very long and that doesn't help when trying to find time.
Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Katie, I did my PhD part-time whilst working as a management consultant (working away, long days etc). It is a challenge to find time when your brain isn't too exhausted to work on the PhD. I did some work in hotels, on the train / plane.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Katie, I did my PhD part-time whilst working as a management consultant (working away, long days etc). It is a challenge to find time when your brain isn't too exhausted to work on the PhD. I did some work in hotels, on the train / plane.
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Don and I talked a lot about Albuera and 23rd Foot (Pearson). A great loss.
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Don and I talked a lot about Albuera and 23rd Foot (Pearson). A great loss.
I did a talk a few years ago. Other three speakers. Paddy Griffiths, Richard Holmes and Gordon Corrigan. To say I was nervous was an understatement.
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I did a talk a few years ago. Other three speakers. Paddy Griffiths, Richard Holmes and Gordon Corrigan. To say I was nervous was an understatement.
Should the headline be: Racist says racist isn’t racist?
October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Should the headline be: Racist says racist isn’t racist?
Freedman’s/ sorry
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Freedman’s/ sorry
A question to the Friedman’s. Trump and Putin are going to Hungary which is part of the EU and I guess signed up to the ICC. Why is Putin not going to be arrested as an alleged war criminal?
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A question to the Friedman’s. Trump and Putin are going to Hungary which is part of the EU and I guess signed up to the ICC. Why is Putin not going to be arrested as an alleged war criminal?
It was when I was finding large holes in the floor of the unlit corridors that I decided a tactical retreat was required. The Peninsula is full of fort from the Roman times onwards, a fortification nerds heaven.
October 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It was when I was finding large holes in the floor of the unlit corridors that I decided a tactical retreat was required. The Peninsula is full of fort from the Roman times onwards, a fortification nerds heaven.
I once wandered around an abandoned fort in the Iberian peninsula. Fence at front, nothing at the rear. I then started thinking about the chances of being found if I fell (none) and decided to carefully retreat. Fortunately, the place is now open to the public. Fort Graca, Elvas.
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I once wandered around an abandoned fort in the Iberian peninsula. Fence at front, nothing at the rear. I then started thinking about the chances of being found if I fell (none) and decided to carefully retreat. Fortunately, the place is now open to the public. Fort Graca, Elvas.
Gate climbing! I have never done that 😁
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Gate climbing! I have never done that 😁
One of many abbeys to visit in the Borders and northern England. Whitby and Fountains are two other examples.
October 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
One of many abbeys to visit in the Borders and northern England. Whitby and Fountains are two other examples.
Amazons search has always been poorer than eBay’s. It’s a waste of time. Stopped using Amazon for this and Bezos’ support of Trump
October 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Amazons search has always been poorer than eBay’s. It’s a waste of time. Stopped using Amazon for this and Bezos’ support of Trump
Yes, I worked that out after I posted.
October 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Yes, I worked that out after I posted.
Interesting. One of my books was on the list a few weeks ago and I registered my interest. My book is no longer on the list.
October 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Interesting. One of my books was on the list a few weeks ago and I registered my interest. My book is no longer on the list.