Niels Henkemans
@niels1944.bsky.social
Specialist on Normandy 1944, esp. the Cotentin Peninsula. Author of 'Defending Normandy' (2024): https://www.panzerwrecks.com/product/defending-normandy-vol-1/
Love history books but prefer to study the records myself. Try it.
Love history books but prefer to study the records myself. Try it.
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Niels Henkemans
@niels1944.bsky.social
· Nov 13
To say hi to my new followers, some information about my #defendingnormandy book series. The series breaks away from the traditional way of writing about German forces in Normandy. It does not rely on old publications but is a fresh examination of original records.
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In this online workshop, Sütterlin specialist Carolin Sommer shines a light on the mysterious Sutterlin writing script. We uncover why it was introduced, why it was abandoned, and why it appears so hieroglyphic even when written in a neat hand.
Catch up now:
Catch up now:
Decoding Sütterlin: Reading Handwritten Holocaust Documents Workshop
Handwritten documents from the Holocaust, whether in the form of diaries, personal letters or official forms, sometimes seem to have been written in an unreadable scrawl. Often, the reason they…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
In this online workshop, Sütterlin specialist Carolin Sommer shines a light on the mysterious Sutterlin writing script. We uncover why it was introduced, why it was abandoned, and why it appears so hieroglyphic even when written in a neat hand.
Catch up now:
Catch up now:
Any 47 Commando specialists here? Or people with records from their period in Normandy?
Currently looking into their actions at Port-en-Bessin, and could use some original records. www.47commando.org.uk is great, but I'd like to go back to the original records and build my understanding from there
Currently looking into their actions at Port-en-Bessin, and could use some original records. www.47commando.org.uk is great, but I'd like to go back to the original records and build my understanding from there
47 Royal Marine Commando
www.47commando.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Any 47 Commando specialists here? Or people with records from their period in Normandy?
Currently looking into their actions at Port-en-Bessin, and could use some original records. www.47commando.org.uk is great, but I'd like to go back to the original records and build my understanding from there
Currently looking into their actions at Port-en-Bessin, and could use some original records. www.47commando.org.uk is great, but I'd like to go back to the original records and build my understanding from there
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New Substack post: “how the Luftwaffe was entangled in genocide, and how it tried to erase that history in 1945.”
open.substack.com/pub/killingg...
open.substack.com/pub/killingg...
The Luftwaffe’s Secret: Part Five
From the Airfields to the Execution Sites
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August 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New Substack post: “how the Luftwaffe was entangled in genocide, and how it tried to erase that history in 1945.”
open.substack.com/pub/killingg...
open.substack.com/pub/killingg...
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Random request:
Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.
Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.
August 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Random request:
Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.
Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.
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Coming on WW2TV next month
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August 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Coming on WW2TV next month
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
Always interesting when work presents you with a WW2 story you've never heard before. Now busy finding out more, but first visited these gentlemen today 🇨🇦 RIP
August 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Always interesting when work presents you with a WW2 story you've never heard before. Now busy finding out more, but first visited these gentlemen today 🇨🇦 RIP
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I’m on the Fallout pod talking about my book with @philipwblood.bsky.social.
It is a great podcast also more than ably cohosted by @dustinducane.bsky.social and @benskipper.bsky.social
Check it out.
youtu.be/jT0fVDwpQX0
It is a great podcast also more than ably cohosted by @dustinducane.bsky.social and @benskipper.bsky.social
Check it out.
youtu.be/jT0fVDwpQX0
Fallout Talks 15 of 2025 with Dr Matthew Ford #smartphonewar #ukrainewar #modernwarfare
YouTube video by Fallout
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August 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I’m on the Fallout pod talking about my book with @philipwblood.bsky.social.
It is a great podcast also more than ably cohosted by @dustinducane.bsky.social and @benskipper.bsky.social
Check it out.
youtu.be/jT0fVDwpQX0
It is a great podcast also more than ably cohosted by @dustinducane.bsky.social and @benskipper.bsky.social
Check it out.
youtu.be/jT0fVDwpQX0
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Always nice when people take the time to review your books.
Here's a new one from The Modelling News: www.themodellingnews.com/2025/07/read...
Here's a new one from The Modelling News: www.themodellingnews.com/2025/07/read...
Read n' reviewed: Niels Henkemans’ Defending Normandy Vol.1B by Panzerwrecks Publishing
Scale models, model reviews, tamiya, 1/32, 1/48th , aircraft modelling, model building, tank model, car model, figure model, 1/72nd scale, star wars,
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August 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Always nice when people take the time to review your books.
Here's a new one from The Modelling News: www.themodellingnews.com/2025/07/read...
Here's a new one from The Modelling News: www.themodellingnews.com/2025/07/read...
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Anders Lassen - Special Forces Hero - WW2 TV -Video podcast with Paul Woodadge, Monday 21 July, 20:00 CET. www.youtube.com/live/8hPt6Wo... #AndersLassen #WW2 #SBS #SpecialForces #SOEHistory #Comacchio #VictoriaCross
Anders Lassen VC MC: Special Forces Hero
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July 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Anders Lassen - Special Forces Hero - WW2 TV -Video podcast with Paul Woodadge, Monday 21 July, 20:00 CET. www.youtube.com/live/8hPt6Wo... #AndersLassen #WW2 #SBS #SpecialForces #SOEHistory #Comacchio #VictoriaCross
Looking for intel from the 50th Infantry Division (and attached formatios) for its first week in Normandy. Trying to figure out which German forces they encountered/identified. And yes, this is related to Defending Normany Vol.2 😉
Any help very much appreciated!
Any help very much appreciated!
July 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Looking for intel from the 50th Infantry Division (and attached formatios) for its first week in Normandy. Trying to figure out which German forces they encountered/identified. And yes, this is related to Defending Normany Vol.2 😉
Any help very much appreciated!
Any help very much appreciated!
Curious about the German forces holding the Normandy coast from 1940 to #dday? This should answer a lot of questions: m.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xD...
#ww2 #normandy #history #books
#ww2 #normandy #history #books
Defending Normandy - 1940-1944
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June 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Your has book just arrived, thank you.
Your has book just arrived, thank you.
June 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
@niels1944.bsky.social
Your has book just arrived, thank you.
Your has book just arrived, thank you.
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With the 81st anniversary of D-Day coming up, here's a reminder that talks about my research can be found at @ww2tv.bsky.social brilliant Youtube channel.
My most popular show is my talk about German armour in Normandy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofF... It's long but well worth it 😉
With the 81st anniversary of D-Day coming up, here's a reminder that talks about my research can be found at @ww2tv.bsky.social brilliant Youtube channel.
My most popular show is my talk about German armour in Normandy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofF... It's long but well worth it 😉
Panzers - German Armoured Units in Normandy on D-Day
YouTube video by WW2TV
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May 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thread, 1/7
With the 81st anniversary of D-Day coming up, here's a reminder that talks about my research can be found at @ww2tv.bsky.social brilliant Youtube channel.
My most popular show is my talk about German armour in Normandy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofF... It's long but well worth it 😉
With the 81st anniversary of D-Day coming up, here's a reminder that talks about my research can be found at @ww2tv.bsky.social brilliant Youtube channel.
My most popular show is my talk about German armour in Normandy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofF... It's long but well worth it 😉
Always nice when you get to see your favorite tank. Unfortunately someone parked a Tiger II next to it
May 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Always nice when you get to see your favorite tank. Unfortunately someone parked a Tiger II next to it
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For anyone who wants to record a podcast or livestream to talk about my latest book (Defending Normandy Vol.1B), please let me know. My schedule in May is already pretty busy and June is just impossible ;-)
May 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For anyone who wants to record a podcast or livestream to talk about my latest book (Defending Normandy Vol.1B), please let me know. My schedule in May is already pretty busy and June is just impossible ;-)
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Very excited to announce the publication of a book I co-edited with Robert von Maier, The German-Soviet War: Combat, Occupation, and Legacies for 15 June 2025. Scan the QR code below & enter 09BCARD for 30% off. 17 contributors address various elements of the war & its aftermath. More details soon.
March 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Very excited to announce the publication of a book I co-edited with Robert von Maier, The German-Soviet War: Combat, Occupation, and Legacies for 15 June 2025. Scan the QR code below & enter 09BCARD for 30% off. 17 contributors address various elements of the war & its aftermath. More details soon.
The excellent @tracesofwar.bsky.social asked me some questions about my books and future projects. Check out the Q&A here: www.tracesofwar.com/news/13152/U...
Understanding the German side of the fighting in Normandy - TracesOfWar.com
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April 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The excellent @tracesofwar.bsky.social asked me some questions about my books and future projects. Check out the Q&A here: www.tracesofwar.com/news/13152/U...
Airfix Model World Magazine has reviewed both volumes of Defending Normandy. You need to have or create and acount to read it though. www.keymodelworld.com/article/defe...
'Defending Normandy' Volumes 1A and 1B review
Panzerwrecks' scholarly new 'Defending Normandy' books offer serious detail on German Army assets and organisation.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Airfix Model World Magazine has reviewed both volumes of Defending Normandy. You need to have or create and acount to read it though. www.keymodelworld.com/article/defe...
And yet another excellent review of Defending Normandy Vol.1B 😎 armorama.com/news/defendi...
Defending Normandy Vol 1B | Armorama™
Review of Defending Normandy 1B, a detailed study of German Divisions on the Cotentin peninsula from Panzerwrecks.
armorama.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
And yet another excellent review of Defending Normandy Vol.1B 😎 armorama.com/news/defendi...
1/ Since I've been getting some new followers lately, it might be interesting to link to some of my research and Youtube talks.
A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...
A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...
Dead Man's Corner - Carentan with the 101st Airborne and 70th Tank Battalion
YouTube video by WW2TV
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February 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
1/ Since I've been getting some new followers lately, it might be interesting to link to some of my research and Youtube talks.
A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...
A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...