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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 10d

And we’re done!

Thanks again everyone.

OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 10d

And we’re done!

Thanks again everyone.

OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 11d

Muggins on the move!

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 11d

We’re about to start the Wiggle Waggle 3K Walk. Thanks to everyone who donated.

Still time to donate and support animals through the Ottawa Humane Society.

Donate here: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · 16d

The look of pure exhaustion.

"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."

Source: IWM CH 6627

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 16d

Yes it’s a very silly thing to be upset about

OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 16d

Same

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 16d

This is a new one to me. Passing on a video because they don't understand how to use a calendar.

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 17d

He was an unfortunate individual

The Failure of Operation Market Garden and It's Consequences

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.

In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!

Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.

In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!

Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 20d

So a Trump manufactured war with Venezuela is coming. Sounds like fun.

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 20d

A little seen photograph of the Doolittle Raid

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 22d

#OTD in 1944, Operation Market Garden began. The plan to bypass German defences of the Siegfried Line and get across the Rhine failed.

The video linked below looks at why it failed and the consequences.

The Failure of Operation Market Garden and It's Consequences
youtu.be/tUxrgeS2nZs?...

The Failure of Operation Market Garden and It's Consequences

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 21d

At least fence posts are useful

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 21d

Yup you definitely can't be a good soldier with facial hair.

Photo of Joshua Chamberlain unrelated

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 22d

#OTD in 1944, Operation Market Garden began. The plan to bypass German defences of the Siegfried Line and get across the Rhine failed.

The video linked below looks at why it failed and the consequences.

The Failure of Operation Market Garden and It's Consequences
youtu.be/tUxrgeS2nZs?...

A Real World War 1 Trench Raid Caught on Film

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 22d

I’m so sorry to hear this Woody. Colin was one of the greats. I’ll miss him.

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 24d

New video on the OTD YouTube channel.

The video looks at a real trench raid captured on film.

A Real World War 1 Trench Raid Caught on Film
youtu.be/RTTZvOj3dgA

A Real World War 1 Trench Raid Caught on Film

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 23d

Greatest line in recent cinema

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 24d

Behind an artillery bombardment. They were practicing a creeping barrage that day.

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 24d

New video on the OTD YouTube channel.

The video looks at a real trench raid captured on film.

A Real World War 1 Trench Raid Caught on Film
youtu.be/RTTZvOj3dgA

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OTD Military History @otdmilhistory.bsky.social · 25d

Studies? It’s college football. No time for such nonsense.