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Highland IC/WHW, Progressive rock in all its many forms, military history & technology, particularly WW2, decent ale, knows a cloud or two, more Prog, Grandad, history/tech/science podcastaholic, regrets selling that KLX250, too many books (aye, right).
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Thank you Michael Fanone. For those who do not recognize the name, Michael is one of the officers who defended America on January 6th and was left permanently injured as a result. He is a true hero of our Democracy.
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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It's BACK. Enter the #kitoff4victory Raffle for your chance to win a pile of books the height of everyone's favourite field marshal.
August 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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“Making automobiles great again” poster with Soviet VAZ-2101 on the background.
August 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Feel free to comment on/tag us in posts about some of your favourite Bomber Command books too 😊
July 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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The secret German weather station on the Arctic island of Svalbard. Part of the 'Weather War'.

The team, led by Lieutenant Wilhelm Dege, were the last German troops to surrender in WW2, finally doing so FOUR MONTHS after Germany had officially surrendered.

It was not for want of trying. /1
June 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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The Trump topic next week: Threatening Iran with war.

(A necessary distraction. Tariffs and all that.)

Not rocket science.
April 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Today we have a brand new episode of Kingdom: Swedish Rulers for you!

This time we look into the life of Magnus I, a king who spent more of his time and energy focusing on his father's rule down in Denmark. But what will this mean for him when we come to judging him?
April 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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How it started / How it’s going.
March 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Patience is the art of waiting... NEWS COMING SOON! Meanwhile, please follow the page, like this post, and subscribe to the mailing list (link on the image), or you might miss it!
February 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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#Book #Authors #History #Publishers @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @casematepublishers.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
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A new #Podcast coming on 23/2/25 where I talk to authors of History books and celebrate their work. I'll also be doing book reviews.
I’m excited to announce my new podcast Authors of History coming to your podcast platforms later in February. I’ll be talking to your favourite history authors and their books. If you’re an author or publisher please get in touch let’s work together. More news to come. #authors #books #History
February 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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A story close to my heart this one. We'll be covering more VC stories intermittently through the series.
January 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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NEW EPISODE!

Now on general release is the first in a special series of episodes focussing on Victoria Cross winners.

Listen below or via your usual choice of podcast provider:

nevermindthedambusters.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...
Episode 32 - Bomber Command VCs (pt 1) - Gray and Garland - Never Mind The Dambusters
In a change to our usual format, this episode focuses on the Victoria Cross winners from RAF Bomber Command, specifically Sergeant Thomas Gray and Flying Officer Donald Garland.  Over the course ...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Are there any history authors who write about Egypt, Roman, Tudor or Medieval that would like to be interviewed about their books and writing ?? It’s for a project I’m creating.
January 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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If you like long classical minimalist chamber pieces, you might like my this track of mine - Spiral - Malcolm Galloway open.spotify.com/track/0fXuX6...
If you like it any sharing is greatly appreciated
Spiral
Malcolm Galloway · Dancing About Architecture · Song · 2015
open.spotify.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Some exciting #News

My book Death and Heroes : Army Chaplains in World War 2 is now available for pre order from @chiselbury If you go to the use code CHISELBURYXMAS you will receive 20% off the price.

chiselbury.co.uk/coming-soon/p/…
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. I am always looking for new guests and content on my YouTube Channel WW2TV

I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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Did you know The Bugle has a YouTube channel?

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The Bugle
This is the home of The Bugle! Come here for new eps, clips and some classics. May contain puns. Now with added Gargle and Catharsis! Support The Bugle at http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate
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November 27, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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I’ve been working with @neildrysdale.bsky.social on a Great Escape related story for the last few months. It’s a fantastic tale about an unsung hero of the escape. Coming to your Press & Journal soon.
November 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM
November 17, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Whats this here ‘invalid handle’ thing, then?
November 15, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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CFP: '1945/2025. Reflections on the Second World War'.
One-day colloquium organised by Second World War Network, University of Edinburgh, 9 May 2025. Deadline for abstracts 6 Dec 2024; details below:
October 3, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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Anyone able to help Bill out?
As some of you know I am writing a book about Allied POWs. I'd like to include a chapter looking at what happened when the men came home. If you had a POW in the family and would like to contribute please follow the link to this questionnaire. forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 13, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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🗃️I'm delighted to announce that 'The Invisible Campaign-Bomber Command Gardening Operations 1940-1945', is now available to pre-order (link below). Huge thanks to James Holland for writing the foreword.
Estimated publication date - 12 December 2024
mortonsbooks.co.uk/book/the-inv...
November 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM