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Retired armo(u)r Soldier • British-American • History nerd, esp. the WW1 BEF • No coffee too strong • Go Army! • Death before dismount • Yes Marmite
Having unknowingly mixed some odd condiments into my coffee in a dark Bradley turret, I can relate to this story. In my case, it was catsup powder instead of creamer. Probably like the soldiers in the #GreatWar, I drank my coffee anyway.
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Having unknowingly mixed some odd condiments into my coffee in a dark Bradley turret, I can relate to this story. In my case, it was catsup powder instead of creamer. Probably like the soldiers in the #GreatWar, I drank my coffee anyway.
Gina looks like such a sweetie! It’s hard when they go because a good dog takes up so much space in our lives. I’ve had so many wonderful dogs over the decades. I believe each has had a gift to bestow. Putzi’s was the treasure of a great heart and a calm soul. This about a week before he died.
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Gina looks like such a sweetie! It’s hard when they go because a good dog takes up so much space in our lives. I’ve had so many wonderful dogs over the decades. I believe each has had a gift to bestow. Putzi’s was the treasure of a great heart and a calm soul. This about a week before he died.
You’re welcome. Putzi’s spirit was just like you see in these pictures. He was a gentle soul.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
You’re welcome. Putzi’s spirit was just like you see in these pictures. He was a gentle soul.
My best friend Putzi. He crossed over the bridge almost a year ago at age 15. I miss him so much.
November 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
My best friend Putzi. He crossed over the bridge almost a year ago at age 15. I miss him so much.
We have some amazing vistas on the Oregon coast, but this is breathtaking.
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We have some amazing vistas on the Oregon coast, but this is breathtaking.
Sisyphus worked in a staff shop in a forward-deployed joint headquarters. Every frigging morning with the boulder. Today it’s 20,000 sandbags. Tomorrow, some rocket scientist cut through a 220 volt line with a pick. And 120-slide PP briefings that have to be done yesterday. #Iamsisyphus the horror…
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Sisyphus worked in a staff shop in a forward-deployed joint headquarters. Every frigging morning with the boulder. Today it’s 20,000 sandbags. Tomorrow, some rocket scientist cut through a 220 volt line with a pick. And 120-slide PP briefings that have to be done yesterday. #Iamsisyphus the horror…
I’m sure you know the old axiom about professionals talking logistics and amateurs talking tactics. Well, I’m reading this outstanding book about the gargantuan effort that sustained the #BritishArmy in the #GreatWar. #fwwhist #fww #WW1
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I’m sure you know the old axiom about professionals talking logistics and amateurs talking tactics. Well, I’m reading this outstanding book about the gargantuan effort that sustained the #BritishArmy in the #GreatWar. #fwwhist #fww #WW1
Charles Waterhouse was a giant of the Corps. I had a dear friend (long gone from us) who was a BAR man in H 3/26 5th Mardiv on Iwo. I gifted him a signed print of “BAR on the Beach” for Christmas one year. He was so proud of that painting!
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Charles Waterhouse was a giant of the Corps. I had a dear friend (long gone from us) who was a BAR man in H 3/26 5th Mardiv on Iwo. I gifted him a signed print of “BAR on the Beach” for Christmas one year. He was so proud of that painting!
‘Canadian Cavalry Ready in a Wood’ by Alfred Bastien, 1918, #CanadianWarMuseum
There’s a misconception that horse cavalry was obsolete in the #GreatWar. IMHO that wasn’t the case. The #Canadian #Cavalry Brigade performed yeomanly service on the Western Front in #WW1
@canvmilitarymuseum.bsky.social
There’s a misconception that horse cavalry was obsolete in the #GreatWar. IMHO that wasn’t the case. The #Canadian #Cavalry Brigade performed yeomanly service on the Western Front in #WW1
@canvmilitarymuseum.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
‘Canadian Cavalry Ready in a Wood’ by Alfred Bastien, 1918, #CanadianWarMuseum
There’s a misconception that horse cavalry was obsolete in the #GreatWar. IMHO that wasn’t the case. The #Canadian #Cavalry Brigade performed yeomanly service on the Western Front in #WW1
@canvmilitarymuseum.bsky.social
There’s a misconception that horse cavalry was obsolete in the #GreatWar. IMHO that wasn’t the case. The #Canadian #Cavalry Brigade performed yeomanly service on the Western Front in #WW1
@canvmilitarymuseum.bsky.social
That’s gorgeous. This was the view from my patio in Lane County this morning.
November 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
That’s gorgeous. This was the view from my patio in Lane County this morning.
Good morning from a rainy western Oregon!
November 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Good morning from a rainy western Oregon!
One week! #MassEffect #Shepardlives!
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
One week! #MassEffect #Shepardlives!
I knew of Dr Cook primarily through his books about the Canadian effort in #WW1. He was among the first authors who helped to shape how I view the Great War. My condolences to all of you who were close to those amazing historian.
November 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I knew of Dr Cook primarily through his books about the Canadian effort in #WW1. He was among the first authors who helped to shape how I view the Great War. My condolences to all of you who were close to those amazing historian.
“Tanks and Cavalry at Arras 1918” by Albert Bastien, #CanadianWarMuseum
The mounted branches in #WW1 are among my specific areas of interest. Showing both horse #cavalry and #tanks, this piece illustrates the changing nature of war. #GreatWar #Arras #WesternFront #fww #fwwhist
The mounted branches in #WW1 are among my specific areas of interest. Showing both horse #cavalry and #tanks, this piece illustrates the changing nature of war. #GreatWar #Arras #WesternFront #fww #fwwhist
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“Tanks and Cavalry at Arras 1918” by Albert Bastien, #CanadianWarMuseum
The mounted branches in #WW1 are among my specific areas of interest. Showing both horse #cavalry and #tanks, this piece illustrates the changing nature of war. #GreatWar #Arras #WesternFront #fww #fwwhist
The mounted branches in #WW1 are among my specific areas of interest. Showing both horse #cavalry and #tanks, this piece illustrates the changing nature of war. #GreatWar #Arras #WesternFront #fww #fwwhist
I’ll see your chicken and raise two steaks. 😎
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I’ll see your chicken and raise two steaks. 😎
Yachats is one of my favorite spots. This my out in front of the Overleaf Lodge.
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Yachats is one of my favorite spots. This my out in front of the Overleaf Lodge.
PNW dreams from the Willamette Valley….
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
PNW dreams from the Willamette Valley….
“Fatalist” by Will Dyson, “Australia at War”, 1918.
Will Dyson’s created gritty and visceral art. His moving drawings are a window into the combat experience of #WorldWarI.
@gwgwgw.bsky.social #fwwhist #fww #diggers #BEF #AIF #pbi
Will Dyson’s created gritty and visceral art. His moving drawings are a window into the combat experience of #WorldWarI.
@gwgwgw.bsky.social #fwwhist #fww #diggers #BEF #AIF #pbi
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Fatalist” by Will Dyson, “Australia at War”, 1918.
Will Dyson’s created gritty and visceral art. His moving drawings are a window into the combat experience of #WorldWarI.
@gwgwgw.bsky.social #fwwhist #fww #diggers #BEF #AIF #pbi
Will Dyson’s created gritty and visceral art. His moving drawings are a window into the combat experience of #WorldWarI.
@gwgwgw.bsky.social #fwwhist #fww #diggers #BEF #AIF #pbi
Dr Cook will always rank among the most influential historians of the Canadian effort in World War I. We are definitely poorer for his loss. He was was one of my favourite authors of Great War history.
October 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Dr Cook will always rank among the most influential historians of the Canadian effort in World War I. We are definitely poorer for his loss. He was was one of my favourite authors of Great War history.
“The Morning” by noted equine artist Lucy Kemp-Welch, 1902, Bushey Museum and Art Gallery.
This powerful painting shows a fallen British #cavalry #trooper and his loyal horse. I believe this is an incident during the Boer War. #BritishArmy #horse #Ifyouaintcav
This powerful painting shows a fallen British #cavalry #trooper and his loyal horse. I believe this is an incident during the Boer War. #BritishArmy #horse #Ifyouaintcav
October 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“The Morning” by noted equine artist Lucy Kemp-Welch, 1902, Bushey Museum and Art Gallery.
This powerful painting shows a fallen British #cavalry #trooper and his loyal horse. I believe this is an incident during the Boer War. #BritishArmy #horse #Ifyouaintcav
This powerful painting shows a fallen British #cavalry #trooper and his loyal horse. I believe this is an incident during the Boer War. #BritishArmy #horse #Ifyouaintcav
October 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
“The Straw Ride: Russley Park Remount Depot, Wiltshire” by Lucy Kemp-Welch, 1918, #IWMCollection
I love horses and am fascinated by the relationships between soldiers and their loyal mounts. Here, civilian horsewomen exercise newly-acquired horses in an arena. #fwwhist #ww1 #milart #horse
I love horses and am fascinated by the relationships between soldiers and their loyal mounts. Here, civilian horsewomen exercise newly-acquired horses in an arena. #fwwhist #ww1 #milart #horse
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“The Straw Ride: Russley Park Remount Depot, Wiltshire” by Lucy Kemp-Welch, 1918, #IWMCollection
I love horses and am fascinated by the relationships between soldiers and their loyal mounts. Here, civilian horsewomen exercise newly-acquired horses in an arena. #fwwhist #ww1 #milart #horse
I love horses and am fascinated by the relationships between soldiers and their loyal mounts. Here, civilian horsewomen exercise newly-acquired horses in an arena. #fwwhist #ww1 #milart #horse
So every directional sign in Arlington National Cemetery has the word ‘soldier’ misspelled. I can’t be the first visitor who discovered this mistake.
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
So every directional sign in Arlington National Cemetery has the word ‘soldier’ misspelled. I can’t be the first visitor who discovered this mistake.