The Great War Group
@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
A vibrant group of nerds trying to teach the world about The Great War. Join us at https://greatwargroup.com
At a loose end tomorrow? Our book club is back for winter. From 8pm UK you can quiz @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social all about Ring of Fire! Email [email protected] for zoom logins
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
At a loose end tomorrow? Our book club is back for winter. From 8pm UK you can quiz @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social all about Ring of Fire! Email [email protected] for zoom logins
A piece of #WW1 French satire that packs a punch! Entitled “Merry Widows” it was produced by Breda. Part of the @labnf.bsky.social collection.
November 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A piece of #WW1 French satire that packs a punch! Entitled “Merry Widows” it was produced by Breda. Part of the @labnf.bsky.social collection.
Our annual online course begins on 8th February! For six cold, dark Sunday afternoons you can bypass the winter blues and immerse yourself in the history of the Gallipoli campaign with experts from across the globe…
November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our annual online course begins on 8th February! For six cold, dark Sunday afternoons you can bypass the winter blues and immerse yourself in the history of the Gallipoli campaign with experts from across the globe…
The nights have drawn in and our virtual pub opens its doors again this week! Members are invited to join us for convivial #WW1 chat and inevitable chuckles from 8pm on Friday 28th November (UK time) Appropriate link will be emailed to all members 24 hours before 🎉 🥂
November 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The nights have drawn in and our virtual pub opens its doors again this week! Members are invited to join us for convivial #WW1 chat and inevitable chuckles from 8pm on Friday 28th November (UK time) Appropriate link will be emailed to all members 24 hours before 🎉 🥂
🚨GWG Free Talk
Thursday 20 November at 20:00 UK time.
We'll be joined by Nick Higham whose talk is based on his book Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War 1
Link below
us02web.zoom.us/j/85381585115?…
Meeting ID: 853 8158 5115
Passcode: 161943
Thursday 20 November at 20:00 UK time.
We'll be joined by Nick Higham whose talk is based on his book Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War 1
Link below
us02web.zoom.us/j/85381585115?…
Meeting ID: 853 8158 5115
Passcode: 161943
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
🚨GWG Free Talk
Thursday 20 November at 20:00 UK time.
We'll be joined by Nick Higham whose talk is based on his book Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War 1
Link below
us02web.zoom.us/j/85381585115?…
Meeting ID: 853 8158 5115
Passcode: 161943
Thursday 20 November at 20:00 UK time.
We'll be joined by Nick Higham whose talk is based on his book Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War 1
Link below
us02web.zoom.us/j/85381585115?…
Meeting ID: 853 8158 5115
Passcode: 161943
It wouldn’t be the GWG conference without the quiz and Bruce the quizmaster with some fiendishly difficult questions. Puzzled looks all round!
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
It wouldn’t be the GWG conference without the quiz and Bruce the quizmaster with some fiendishly difficult questions. Puzzled looks all round!
The final keynote speaker of the weekend was GWG director Alex Churchill bringing to a close a fabulous conference featuring a very diverse array of topics all relating to the Great War. If you would like to join us next year you can join the GWG here
greatwargroup.com
greatwargroup.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The final keynote speaker of the weekend was GWG director Alex Churchill bringing to a close a fabulous conference featuring a very diverse array of topics all relating to the Great War. If you would like to join us next year you can join the GWG here
greatwargroup.com
greatwargroup.com
Our second speaker talking about a WW1 topic from across the pond was Ali Kimlinger with “Yanks in the Ranks: Americans in the Canadian Expeditionary Force”
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our second speaker talking about a WW1 topic from across the pond was Ali Kimlinger with “Yanks in the Ranks: Americans in the Canadian Expeditionary Force”
The GWG are spoilt for choice in experts in logistics! Roy Larkin was also present at the conference telling the GWG audience about logistics in WW1.
October 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The GWG are spoilt for choice in experts in logistics! Roy Larkin was also present at the conference telling the GWG audience about logistics in WW1.
Sam Jolley of the Royal Logistics Corps museum talking about tank drivers from the Army Service Corps in her talk “What does that lever do? ASC drivers in the First World War”
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Sam Jolley of the Royal Logistics Corps museum talking about tank drivers from the Army Service Corps in her talk “What does that lever do? ASC drivers in the First World War”
GWGs Canadian contingent includes Emmett Kelly who made the trip all the way to Bristol to tell the conference all about Canada going to war in 1914. His talk included some interesting scene setting….🤔
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
GWGs Canadian contingent includes Emmett Kelly who made the trip all the way to Bristol to tell the conference all about Canada going to war in 1914. His talk included some interesting scene setting….🤔
Caroline Drew telling the conference audience all about home front propaganda in WW1
October 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Caroline Drew telling the conference audience all about home front propaganda in WW1
“Somewhat Accident Prone - K class submarines and the battle of May Island” was the title of Trevor Torkington’s talk about the tragedy in the Firth of Forth on a dark January night in 1918 where a series of tragic accidents at sea left 104 men dead.
October 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“Somewhat Accident Prone - K class submarines and the battle of May Island” was the title of Trevor Torkington’s talk about the tragedy in the Firth of Forth on a dark January night in 1918 where a series of tragic accidents at sea left 104 men dead.
Jamie Nimmo talks about the contribution of the Scots at the Battle of Loos in 1915. Here a large number of Scottish soldiers were involved and sustained very high casualties.
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Jamie Nimmo talks about the contribution of the Scots at the Battle of Loos in 1915. Here a large number of Scottish soldiers were involved and sustained very high casualties.
Peter Hart and Warren Smith are in attendance at the Great War Group conference in Bristol this weekend promoting Peter’s books Welsh Warrior and Beggar Me! I'm Prisoner.
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Peter Hart and Warren Smith are in attendance at the Great War Group conference in Bristol this weekend promoting Peter’s books Welsh Warrior and Beggar Me! I'm Prisoner.
Trustee Nicolai Eberholst talking about the war on the Eastern Front. The book “Ring of Fire”, written by Nicolai and GWG Director Alex Churchill, covers the outbreak of WW1 from a global perspective and not the Anglo centric perspective that we are accustomed to.
October 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trustee Nicolai Eberholst talking about the war on the Eastern Front. The book “Ring of Fire”, written by Nicolai and GWG Director Alex Churchill, covers the outbreak of WW1 from a global perspective and not the Anglo centric perspective that we are accustomed to.
Wargames set up for @GreatWarGroup conference in Bristol.
October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Wargames set up for @GreatWarGroup conference in Bristol.
Henry’s talk included 78rpm recording of soldiers in an estaminet moving up to the line and making an attack!
October 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Henry’s talk included 78rpm recording of soldiers in an estaminet moving up to the line and making an attack!
GWG Trustee Henry Spilberg entertaining the audience with “Soon It’ll Be Bloody Hell: A (78 rpm) Record of Life at the Front”
Another niche topic for this enthusiastic crowd of war nerds! 🤓
Another niche topic for this enthusiastic crowd of war nerds! 🤓
October 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
GWG Trustee Henry Spilberg entertaining the audience with “Soon It’ll Be Bloody Hell: A (78 rpm) Record of Life at the Front”
Another niche topic for this enthusiastic crowd of war nerds! 🤓
Another niche topic for this enthusiastic crowd of war nerds! 🤓
Peter Hart says he has 2 books for sale at the GWG conference…. 🤣 Both have received excellent reviews from the Great War Group members too.
October 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Peter Hart says he has 2 books for sale at the GWG conference…. 🤣 Both have received excellent reviews from the Great War Group members too.
GWG trustee Jim Smithson returns to his favourite topic - the French army - for his talk to the conference audience
October 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
GWG trustee Jim Smithson returns to his favourite topic - the French army - for his talk to the conference audience
Antonia Newell gave a fascinating talk to the GWG conference about a female doctor of the Great War and the first female commissioned officer in the British Army
October 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Antonia Newell gave a fascinating talk to the GWG conference about a female doctor of the Great War and the first female commissioned officer in the British Army
At the GWG conference you can also get to meet your hero…😍🤣
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
At the GWG conference you can also get to meet your hero…😍🤣
Mike showing the audience his favourite picture of St Andrews!
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Mike showing the audience his favourite picture of St Andrews!
Mike Taylor talking to the GWG conference about captured German guns!
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Mike Taylor talking to the GWG conference about captured German guns!