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Kansan by birth ... Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!! Great War history enthusiast. @GreatWarGroup. Devoted Husband. Volunteer. DaVinci Resolve Motion Graphics Animator.
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Today the Great War Discussion Group has released Dr. Alan ‘Owl” Parmet’s presentation on The Great Influenza Pandemic. Hope you find it interesting. #FWW #WWI #Pandemic #1914-18 youtu.be/vHDh7Nv8dBw

Someone would like their after walk treat

Today the Great War Discussion Group released Charlie Van Way's presentation on #Verdun from the #FWW. Hope you enjoy. youtu.be/KOuIDMdt-UM

We need more people in the world who refuse to do nothing. And that’s the last bit of politics for me. It’s too depressing.

🚨🚨🚨 There’s been a slight delay with our new website going live! We will let you know as soon as it is up and running!

Beautiful day to visit a museum in Kansas City

Amen

@alexchurchill.bsky.social I know how much you like Pop Tarts, but this maybe too much. 🤣

Look what arrived in Kansas City today. It’s a Christmas miracle. Thanks @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWW #WWI

Indeed, this is where we are.

Nice afternoon at KC Bier. #Prost #FWW #GoChiefs

Planning a trip to Prague in May. Would anyone recommend the Czech Army Museum at Žižkov? We’ve been to the city many times but have never visited. #FWW

Go Chiefs! 🔴🟡🏈

Great War Group Winter Online Course 2025 - The Italian Front This is a course for anyone interested in learning about the Italian Front during the Great War. Open to all, sign up via link below. The perfect Xmas present for the war bore in your life! greatwargroup.com/product/cour...

The GWG winter online course features 5 talks all about Italy in WW1 from knowledgeable and entertaining speakers! Join via the link below! greatwargroup.com/product/cour...

Writing up a soldier for my next article for the @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social magazine and he was at Fulford Barracks in York at the time of the 1911 Census, which I happened to drive by yesterday.

Here is the recording of our last online talk for anyone who missed it! Steve Coffman talks all about the Spruce Production Division in WW1. Our series of free talks will be advertised here so watch this space! greatwargroup.com youtu.be/zrbpXWu_uhw

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Hey @alexchurchill.bsky.social

We made Italian sugar cookies.

Logistics, it always comes down to logistics 😇 #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #GrandeGuerre Why not join us this evening ?

Next free online talk from @GreatWarGroup is on the topic of the US Spruce Production Division - a vital part of the American war effort in WW1. Tuesday 10 Dec at 20:00 GMT Free to attend, no need to register us02web.zoom.us/j/81775464295?… Meeting ID: 817 7546 4295 Passcode: 329395

Today we released Mark Jelavich's Great War Discussion Group presentation titled US Railways in WWI, presented on 26 June 2024. youtu.be/yHfKT95YIVo Please "Subscribe" to our YouTube channel and hit the "Like" button. Thank you. #FWW #WWI #Rail

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social agreed. Thanks to all that organized it. It’s always fun to see everyone too.

Todays article is up and it’s a look at the British authorities terrifying predictions for what would happen on the outbreak of war in 1939 Read all about what plans existed to keep people safe And what precedents were out there and how they impacted ordinary people’s plans…

Walk! I demand a walk!

If you’d like share your work with a wider audience, or see your name in print, consider @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social’s magazine. Coming up is a list of future themes. To get involved email me [email protected]. We have lovely people ready to help anyone who’s nervous about getting started 🧵