Spencer Jones
@historian1914.bsky.social
SL in War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton and Regimental Historian of the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
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on the Boer war 1899-1902 and Ireland's role in it. We discuss: Irish Brigades on both sides, Afrikaner nationalism, British empire in S Africa, guerrilla war, concentration camps and more. irishhistoryshow.ie/112-the-boer...
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on the Boer war 1899-1902 and Ireland's role in it. We discuss: Irish Brigades on both sides, Afrikaner nationalism, British empire in S Africa, guerrilla war, concentration camps and more. irishhistoryshow.ie/112-the-boer...
112 The Boer War
On this episode of the Irish History Show we spoke to Dr. Spencer Jones about the Boer War. The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the…
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June 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Really enjoyed recording this podcast with
@historian1914.bsky.social
on the Boer war 1899-1902 and Ireland's role in it. We discuss: Irish Brigades on both sides, Afrikaner nationalism, British empire in S Africa, guerrilla war, concentration camps and more. irishhistoryshow.ie/112-the-boer...
@historian1914.bsky.social
on the Boer war 1899-1902 and Ireland's role in it. We discuss: Irish Brigades on both sides, Afrikaner nationalism, British empire in S Africa, guerrilla war, concentration camps and more. irishhistoryshow.ie/112-the-boer...
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In our podcast, @historian1914.bsky.social and I covered the basic story of #Verdun at an introductory level for an English speaking audience. In that sense, yes, little has changed, but French historiography has made leaps and bounds on this.
June 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In our podcast, @historian1914.bsky.social and I covered the basic story of #Verdun at an introductory level for an English speaking audience. In that sense, yes, little has changed, but French historiography has made leaps and bounds on this.
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#HistoryBookChat
#FirstWorldWar
Plugging a gap in my collection of books written (and edited) by @historian1914.bsky.social Dr Spencer Jones.
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#FirstWorldWar
Plugging a gap in my collection of books written (and edited) by @historian1914.bsky.social Dr Spencer Jones.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#HistoryBookChat
#FirstWorldWar
Plugging a gap in my collection of books written (and edited) by @historian1914.bsky.social Dr Spencer Jones.
#Skystorians
#FirstWorldWar
Plugging a gap in my collection of books written (and edited) by @historian1914.bsky.social Dr Spencer Jones.
#Skystorians
Day one of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front podcast tour! We're following in the footsteps of the American Expeditionary Force in #WW1. Our first stop today is the magnificent Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Paris
June 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Day one of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front podcast tour! We're following in the footsteps of the American Expeditionary Force in #WW1. Our first stop today is the magnificent Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Paris
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The podcast I've been a guest on for French #WWI episodes with @historian1914.bsky.social and @battleguidevt.bsky.social, is the #4 history podcast in the US and #3 in the UK!
May 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The podcast I've been a guest on for French #WWI episodes with @historian1914.bsky.social and @battleguidevt.bsky.social, is the #4 history podcast in the US and #3 in the UK!
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The final part of our dive into the French Army of #WWI is out. Thanks to @battleguidevt.bsky.social and @historian1914.bsky.social for the opportunity. I hope we made a dent in the Anglophone world's understanding of French #history, making it more than a footnote.
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Episode 78: French in 1918 - Part 2 (Ad Free)
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May 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The final part of our dive into the French Army of #WWI is out. Thanks to @battleguidevt.bsky.social and @historian1914.bsky.social for the opportunity. I hope we made a dent in the Anglophone world's understanding of French #history, making it more than a footnote.
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Pleased to see the latest episode of Not So Quiet on the Western Front with @taubhistory.bsky.social has been a huge hit - no.17 in the overall history charts for Spotify! 😀
May 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Pleased to see the latest episode of Not So Quiet on the Western Front with @taubhistory.bsky.social has been a huge hit - no.17 in the overall history charts for Spotify! 😀
Friday night #wargame - Napoleonic gothic horror skirmish game Silver Bayonets! A squad of brave British soldiers & investigators head into the ruins of a Carpathian monastery... Who will survive?!
May 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Friday night #wargame - Napoleonic gothic horror skirmish game Silver Bayonets! A squad of brave British soldiers & investigators head into the ruins of a Carpathian monastery... Who will survive?!
The Not So Quiet on the Western Front #podcast roars back into action! Join Dan Hill, @taubhistory.bsky.social & I as we discuss the French Army in early 1918. How did the army weather the storm of the German Spring Offensives? #WW1 #History
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Episode 77: French in 1918 - Part 1 by WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production
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May 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Not So Quiet on the Western Front #podcast roars back into action! Join Dan Hill, @taubhistory.bsky.social & I as we discuss the French Army in early 1918. How did the army weather the storm of the German Spring Offensives? #WW1 #History
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A frustrating day at work today has been improved by finding this comment on my recent Turning Points 1914 lecture for The WFA on YouTube. It's nice to know that someone appreciates my work - thank you Mr/Mrs/Miss CatShark, you brightened up my day! 😄
May 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A frustrating day at work today has been improved by finding this comment on my recent Turning Points 1914 lecture for The WFA on YouTube. It's nice to know that someone appreciates my work - thank you Mr/Mrs/Miss CatShark, you brightened up my day! 😄
Great to be back on YouTube with the WFA!
Turning Points in 1914 - WW1 wasn’t destined for trench stalemate. In this Western Front Association lecture, I dig into the moments that almost changed the war entirely.
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#WW1 #History #WesternFront
Turning Points in 1914 - WW1 wasn’t destined for trench stalemate. In this Western Front Association lecture, I dig into the moments that almost changed the war entirely.
🎥 youtu.be/iSTaw2rcG1A?...
#WW1 #History #WesternFront
Turning Points in 1914 | Dr Spencer Jones
YouTube video by The Western Front Association
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May 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Great to be back on YouTube with the WFA!
Turning Points in 1914 - WW1 wasn’t destined for trench stalemate. In this Western Front Association lecture, I dig into the moments that almost changed the war entirely.
🎥 youtu.be/iSTaw2rcG1A?...
#WW1 #History #WesternFront
Turning Points in 1914 - WW1 wasn’t destined for trench stalemate. In this Western Front Association lecture, I dig into the moments that almost changed the war entirely.
🎥 youtu.be/iSTaw2rcG1A?...
#WW1 #History #WesternFront
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Video lecture by @historian1914.bsky.social on how the British Army learned vital lessons from the Boer War which served them well in the BEF.
#FirstWorldWar #Skystorians
Dr Spencer Jones has written an excellent book about this topic too. #HistoryBookChat
Video lecture by @historian1914.bsky.social on how the British Army learned vital lessons from the Boer War which served them well in the BEF.
#FirstWorldWar #Skystorians
Dr Spencer Jones has written an excellent book about this topic too. #HistoryBookChat
Why the British Army was so effective in 1914: Learning lessons from Boer War
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April 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Video lecture by @historian1914.bsky.social on how the British Army learned vital lessons from the Boer War which served them well in the BEF.
#FirstWorldWar #Skystorians
Dr Spencer Jones has written an excellent book about this topic too. #HistoryBookChat
Video lecture by @historian1914.bsky.social on how the British Army learned vital lessons from the Boer War which served them well in the BEF.
#FirstWorldWar #Skystorians
Dr Spencer Jones has written an excellent book about this topic too. #HistoryBookChat
Beautiful weather for a visit to Utah Beach.
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Beautiful weather for a visit to Utah Beach.
Beautiful weather for a visit to Utah Beach.
April 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Beautiful weather for a visit to Utah Beach.
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I've said it before, and I will say it again, 1900 is a vintage year for #PoliticalCartoons . This example from the Daily Record 30 May #CartoonHistory
April 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I've said it before, and I will say it again, 1900 is a vintage year for #PoliticalCartoons . This example from the Daily Record 30 May #CartoonHistory
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Out NOW: 'Winston Churchill at war 1941-45', latest podcast from #MilitaryHistoryPlus. I'm in conversation with @historian1914.bsky.social
Final part of our epic series on Churchill - or is it? Watch this space!
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Final part of our epic series on Churchill - or is it? Watch this space!
www.militaryhistoryplus.com Via your fav podcast place
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Military History Plus – The MHplus podcast explores the history of war in breath and depth.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Out NOW: 'Winston Churchill at war 1941-45', latest podcast from #MilitaryHistoryPlus. I'm in conversation with @historian1914.bsky.social
Final part of our epic series on Churchill - or is it? Watch this space!
www.militaryhistoryplus.com Via your fav podcast place
www.militaryhistoryplus.com
Final part of our epic series on Churchill - or is it? Watch this space!
www.militaryhistoryplus.com Via your fav podcast place
www.militaryhistoryplus.com
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Out NOW: 'Winston Churchill in 1940', latest podcast from #MilitaryHistoryPlus. I'm in conversation with @historian1914.bsky.social www.militaryhistoryplus.com Via your favourite podcast purveyor
Military History Plus – The MHplus podcast explores the history of war in breath and depth.
www.militaryhistoryplus.com
April 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Out NOW: 'Winston Churchill in 1940', latest podcast from #MilitaryHistoryPlus. I'm in conversation with @historian1914.bsky.social www.militaryhistoryplus.com Via your favourite podcast purveyor
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In this week’s episode of NSQ, we return to a well-known battlefield, but look at it with a perspective that remains unknown in the Anglophone world. Join us as we explore the story of the French Army in the Battle of the #Somme.
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Episode 71: French on the Somme (Ad Free)
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April 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In this week’s episode of NSQ, we return to a well-known battlefield, but look at it with a perspective that remains unknown in the Anglophone world. Join us as we explore the story of the French Army in the Battle of the #Somme.
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Looking forward to this! 👇
Military History Plus podcast - season 2 episode 9 is out NEXT WEDNESDAY 26 March 2025. Subject: part 3 of our exploration of the life and career of Winston Churchill. With @historian1914.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Looking forward to this! 👇
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Military History Plus podcast - season 2 episode 9 is out on Wed 26 March 2025. Subject: part 3 of our exploration of the life and career of Winston Churchill. With @historian1914.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Military History Plus podcast - season 2 episode 9 is out on Wed 26 March 2025. Subject: part 3 of our exploration of the life and career of Winston Churchill. With @historian1914.bsky.social