PeterFV
@peterfv.bsky.social
Working on battle planning by the BEF on the Western Front. Formerly a management consultant, test manager, technical writer and a Revolting Student (1968).
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Deeply disappointed by Olusoga's series on the British Empire: it is far too short and makes a very few points repeatedly. This much is made of Indian indentured labour, but Chinese indentured labour is ignored. Australasia was explored initially for its potential to supply masts for the Royal Navy.
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Deeply disappointed by Olusoga's series on the British Empire: it is far too short and makes a very few points repeatedly. This much is made of Indian indentured labour, but Chinese indentured labour is ignored. Australasia was explored initially for its potential to supply masts for the Royal Navy.
Looking forward to seeing how much he can ignore about Southern Africa.
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Looking forward to seeing how much he can ignore about Southern Africa.
While mentioning the establishment of the Limited Liability Company as a foundation of British wealth, failed to mention the establishment of the mercantile insurance industry as a winning factor.
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
While mentioning the establishment of the Limited Liability Company as a foundation of British wealth, failed to mention the establishment of the mercantile insurance industry as a winning factor.
Olusoga identified many interesting points of departure but failed to explain why the British Empire became stronger than the Moghul (which was as big at one time). There was an issue of trust.
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Olusoga identified many interesting points of departure but failed to explain why the British Empire became stronger than the Moghul (which was as big at one time). There was an issue of trust.
Apple's iCloud s lost all my documents. I have only a six-month old backup to work from. Be warned.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Apple's iCloud s lost all my documents. I have only a six-month old backup to work from. Be warned.
Haig in Italy
The Haig poppy has been appropriated by an Italian group dedicated to preventing the sexual abuse of girls and women.
They held a meeting in a room decorated with statues of naked men.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTju...
The Haig poppy has been appropriated by an Italian group dedicated to preventing the sexual abuse of girls and women.
They held a meeting in a room decorated with statues of naked men.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTju...
Marianna Giordano, presidente Cismai - violenza minori e femminicidi
YouTube video by Artemisia Centro Antiviolenza
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Haig in Italy
The Haig poppy has been appropriated by an Italian group dedicated to preventing the sexual abuse of girls and women.
They held a meeting in a room decorated with statues of naked men.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTju...
The Haig poppy has been appropriated by an Italian group dedicated to preventing the sexual abuse of girls and women.
They held a meeting in a room decorated with statues of naked men.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTju...
Fascinated to be asked to grade an AI response to a request for advice on a romantic trip to Boston avoiding sites of sporting or retail interest.
As we all know, Boston is a pleasant little town in Lincolnshire with several churches and an inland port. The AI response ignored these.
As we all know, Boston is a pleasant little town in Lincolnshire with several churches and an inland port. The AI response ignored these.
September 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Fascinated to be asked to grade an AI response to a request for advice on a romantic trip to Boston avoiding sites of sporting or retail interest.
As we all know, Boston is a pleasant little town in Lincolnshire with several churches and an inland port. The AI response ignored these.
As we all know, Boston is a pleasant little town in Lincolnshire with several churches and an inland port. The AI response ignored these.
In 1940 Hitler succeeded where Möltke failed in taking France, and Goering attempted to follow Giulio Douhet in the bombing of Britain and failed.
September 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In 1940 Hitler succeeded where Möltke failed in taking France, and Goering attempted to follow Giulio Douhet in the bombing of Britain and failed.
Putin is attempting the same thing in Ukraine and has so far failed. Were he to attempt the same thing elsewhere in Europe, now, he would probably succeed.
September 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Putin is attempting the same thing in Ukraine and has so far failed. Were he to attempt the same thing elsewhere in Europe, now, he would probably succeed.
Nigel Farage needs our help in securing victory for Reform.
How ?
Idea! Can we persuade Liz Truss to defect to Reform? (Nadine's there, they could have some great chinwags.)
How ?
Idea! Can we persuade Liz Truss to defect to Reform? (Nadine's there, they could have some great chinwags.)
September 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Nigel Farage needs our help in securing victory for Reform.
How ?
Idea! Can we persuade Liz Truss to defect to Reform? (Nadine's there, they could have some great chinwags.)
How ?
Idea! Can we persuade Liz Truss to defect to Reform? (Nadine's there, they could have some great chinwags.)
Strategic idea: in the event that the USA remains uninvolved, Russia attacks the EU and Russia loses Europe would, once again, play a pivotal role in world affairs.
September 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Strategic idea: in the event that the USA remains uninvolved, Russia attacks the EU and Russia loses Europe would, once again, play a pivotal role in world affairs.
Has anyone published anything relating strategy to layered thinking?
August 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Has anyone published anything relating strategy to layered thinking?
When next you consider using ChatGPT remember it generated this (all on its own):
August 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
When next you consider using ChatGPT remember it generated this (all on its own):
I foresee a notable reduction in the number of French female babies being christened 'Ghislaine'.
August 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I foresee a notable reduction in the number of French female babies being christened 'Ghislaine'.
Can I visit Lancashire Landings on it?
August 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Can I visit Lancashire Landings on it?
Donbas - twinned with Sudetenland.
August 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Donbas - twinned with Sudetenland.
Will European leaders have the courage and means to substitute for the US support which will doubtlessly be withdrawn as soon as Zelenskyy says 'no' to Putin?
August 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Will European leaders have the courage and means to substitute for the US support which will doubtlessly be withdrawn as soon as Zelenskyy says 'no' to Putin?
So just how well is the US tourism industry now?
August 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
So just how well is the US tourism industry now?
Can someone please post the link to the database used to train ChatGPT?
August 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Can someone please post the link to the database used to train ChatGPT?
"Did Foch stop the battle of Amiens", I asked ChatGPT.
In its answer it stated:
"By 11 August, it was clear that the initial shock advantage had worn off. ..Foch ... decided that continuing to push directly toward Amiens ... ordered ... Fourth Army to stop its frontal advance in that sector ...".
In its answer it stated:
"By 11 August, it was clear that the initial shock advantage had worn off. ..Foch ... decided that continuing to push directly toward Amiens ... ordered ... Fourth Army to stop its frontal advance in that sector ...".
August 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"Did Foch stop the battle of Amiens", I asked ChatGPT.
In its answer it stated:
"By 11 August, it was clear that the initial shock advantage had worn off. ..Foch ... decided that continuing to push directly toward Amiens ... ordered ... Fourth Army to stop its frontal advance in that sector ...".
In its answer it stated:
"By 11 August, it was clear that the initial shock advantage had worn off. ..Foch ... decided that continuing to push directly toward Amiens ... ordered ... Fourth Army to stop its frontal advance in that sector ...".
It is a measure of the extraordinary accuracy of AI that when I search using the argument 'Torode industrial correspondent of the Guardian' all the replies concern a sacked Australian cook.
July 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It is a measure of the extraordinary accuracy of AI that when I search using the argument 'Torode industrial correspondent of the Guardian' all the replies concern a sacked Australian cook.