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Part of the Great War Group’s editorial team for Salient Points. Generally you’ll find me ferreting down Great War rabbit holes but my specific interests are Conscientious Objectors; Submarines; Q-Ships; PoWs; and Pigeons. Can’t not mention Pigeons.
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Check out, the Launch and Conference for Leading the Immortals: The Story of Lieutenant Colonel Hüseyin Avni, Commander of the 57th Regiment at Gallipoli In Leeds on 7th June trybooking.com/uk/EMXI

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Will definitely be listening to this.

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Very sad news. He was a fantastic drummer. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

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A couple of extra spaces for this years GWG Getaway to Nieuwpoort in Belgium have become available! It really is a fascinating area to explore. All the info you need is on the website and if you have any questions just email us on [email protected]

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It’s been called the Gulf of Mexico for 425 years. Thanks Britannica!

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Our latest podcast is out, talking Jutland with @jerijerod14.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...

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I’m not sure if this will reach people who liked my post about Dorothy but I’ll give it a try! Loads more about her here.

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Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories. Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?... #WW1 #Archaeology #History

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The book lists all 89 men and includes information about their lives, their families, and the communities they came from. Many of the men were experienced seamen but some had only recently been conscripted into service. #WW1 #RoyalNavy #Orkney

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Getting nervous over ticket sales - so get your ticket today for this fabulous book launch conference from 18.30, 7 February at the Constitutional Club in East Finchley. Featues talks by me, Gary Bain, Alex Churchill & Taff Gillingham! [https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/1119751640299...]

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Very proud to have have played a tiny part in the Lock Down generated series of podcasts ‘History Hack’ a huge body of superb work - disappearing down every historical rabbit hole there is 🐇! Something for everyone! Please check it out ….wherever you consume your podders from! 🎙️🎙️🎙️

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🚨🚨🚨 Our new website is now LIVE!!! Take a look for details of our online talks, courses, conference and spring getaway. There is also information on how to join this vibrant community of history nerds! greatwargroup.com

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Exciting News! The Great War Group will have a brand new website next week! 🥳🎉🍾 The old website will be out of action and removed on Monday and the new one should be up and running at some point on Tuesday - watch this space….

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Just a couple of days left for you to sign up to @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social’s winter course. This is short, sweet and aimed at giving you a primer on the Italian Front. Your four weekly lectures will come from self, @vandawilcox.bsky.social @kaiserjonny.bsky.social and @jimsmithson.bsky.social

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#Flagle #1050 (06.01.2025) 2/6 🟩🟩🟩 🟥🟩🟩 🗺️🛡️⛳️🧭 www.flagle.io

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On the train and just about to start this.

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If you want to see the battlefields of the Yser yourself then join us on the 2025 Great War Group Getaway in May. Full details and how to book at greatwargroup.com/news/gwg-spr...

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The changing roles of women in #WW1 A Hospital Case. My research blog.From medical to farm workers and maids women of all classes worked during the war to help the hospital run smoothly and care for men who had suffered tremendously on the battlefield. #womenshistory historicalclues.blogspot.com

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Remember it well…

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30 Dec 1915 // Cruiser HMS Natal was destroyed by internal explosions, probably caused by a cordite fire, while anchored in Cromarty Firth. About 800 crew and visitors were on board: 421 died including 7 women and 3 children. (Imperial War Museum: Q 39678, WWC H21-32) #RoyalNavy #WW1 #NavalHistory

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Mood:

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Arthur Bull. Killed this day in 1916

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As there are only 7 days left of 2024 I’m continuing to finish the year by posting daily my favourite photo from each month, from my camera roll. Except I’m not today as I didn’t take any in June! So here’s one of Justin Langer from 2023!

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Nice little Christmas present #Flagle #1038 (25.12.2024) 2/6 🟥🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 www.flagle.io

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Help is out there if you need it, especially over the next few days.

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As there are only 8 days left of 2024 I’m continuing to finish the year by posting daily my favourite photo from each month, from my camera roll. Feel free to do likewise! 5) May

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Never. 😊 pre-jump.nl

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As there are only 9 days left of 2024, I’m continuing to finish the year by posting daily my favourite photo from each month, from my phone camera roll. Feel free to do likewise! 4) April

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A British mobile carrier pigeon loft on the Western Front near Dickebusch, Belgium, during the First World War, 23 December 1917. Photo by David McLellan. (IWM Q 8391 www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...)

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