Euan
@historyeuan.bsky.social
History geek. IC 3436. Psychotherapist. Norfolk based. Writing about the disaster at St Valery-en-Caux in June 1940.
Had a great first day on Mull. I wasn’t allowed in the distillery though 😔
July 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Had a great first day on Mull. I wasn’t allowed in the distillery though 😔
Farewell Ozzy. A huge loss to Metal and to music. ❤️
July 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Farewell Ozzy. A huge loss to Metal and to music. ❤️
I’ve spent the majority of the week in Perth. Beautiful weather and beautiful place. Equally wonderful was the @museumbw and the staff there. Super helpful and knowledgeable. I got a lot of great material for my book.
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’ve spent the majority of the week in Perth. Beautiful weather and beautiful place. Equally wonderful was the @museumbw and the staff there. Super helpful and knowledgeable. I got a lot of great material for my book.
Some great recognition over at the other place @luketurner.bsky.social. Much deserved!
July 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Some great recognition over at the other place @luketurner.bsky.social. Much deserved!
In the early hours, #OTD in 1940, 2/Lt Alan Orr Ewing of 1st Btn Black Watch, led a patrol in the woods east of Remeling in NE France. There was a firefight with German troops. No British casualties were reported.
TNA
TNA
May 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In the early hours, #OTD in 1940, 2/Lt Alan Orr Ewing of 1st Btn Black Watch, led a patrol in the woods east of Remeling in NE France. There was a firefight with German troops. No British casualties were reported.
TNA
TNA
On this day in 1940, the entirety of 51st Highland Division relieved the French at the Hombourg-Budange section of the Maginot line. Including the recently arrived 7 Norfolks.
51HD War Diary, TNA
51HD War Diary, TNA
May 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
On this day in 1940, the entirety of 51st Highland Division relieved the French at the Hombourg-Budange section of the Maginot line. Including the recently arrived 7 Norfolks.
51HD War Diary, TNA
51HD War Diary, TNA
In one account of the fighting in the Saar, May 1940, an officer 2/Lt Alan Orr Ewing describes using a Beretta. In the context it’s likely more than a pistol. Does anyone know if it’s simply slang or whether it was privately purchased by Orr Ewing?
April 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
In one account of the fighting in the Saar, May 1940, an officer 2/Lt Alan Orr Ewing describes using a Beretta. In the context it’s likely more than a pistol. Does anyone know if it’s simply slang or whether it was privately purchased by Orr Ewing?
On this day in 1940, the remainder of 51st Highland Division arrived at the Maginot line, north of Metz. They were there to gain combat experience under French Command. It was the start of a fateful journey. IWM
April 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On this day in 1940, the remainder of 51st Highland Division arrived at the Maginot line, north of Metz. They were there to gain combat experience under French Command. It was the start of a fateful journey. IWM
Had a great time at Kent Battle of Britain Museum this morning. The museum makes the connection between the machines and the pilots’ stories in an incredibly effective way. It was a very moving experience.
April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Had a great time at Kent Battle of Britain Museum this morning. The museum makes the connection between the machines and the pilots’ stories in an incredibly effective way. It was a very moving experience.
Few days away with the family, walked along the beach at Dungeness this morning. Lovely day for it!
April 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Few days away with the family, walked along the beach at Dungeness this morning. Lovely day for it!
This is the seaside town of Ault on the French Picardy coast. Maj Lorne Campbell and two companies from 8th Btn Argyll & Sutherlands were dug in around the lighthouse on 5th June 1940. Surrounded by Germans, Campbell led his men on two night marches back to British lines along the Bresle River.
March 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This is the seaside town of Ault on the French Picardy coast. Maj Lorne Campbell and two companies from 8th Btn Argyll & Sutherlands were dug in around the lighthouse on 5th June 1940. Surrounded by Germans, Campbell led his men on two night marches back to British lines along the Bresle River.
It’s been a long and emotional day at St Valery. But I’ve got so much from the experience that will hopefully translate to the page. It must have felt like being stuck in a cooking pot, especially on the night of 11th June.
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It’s been a long and emotional day at St Valery. But I’ve got so much from the experience that will hopefully translate to the page. It must have felt like being stuck in a cooking pot, especially on the night of 11th June.
First go at a then and now, as I’m in St Valery-en-caux today. Famous photo of General Victor Fortune standing with Rommel in the harbour area of St Valery following the 51st Highland Division surrender on 12th June 1940. I couldn’t get quite the correct angle due to an inconvenient road.
IWM
IWM
March 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
First go at a then and now, as I’m in St Valery-en-caux today. Famous photo of General Victor Fortune standing with Rommel in the harbour area of St Valery following the 51st Highland Division surrender on 12th June 1940. I couldn’t get quite the correct angle due to an inconvenient road.
IWM
IWM
Another good day yesterday. One place I visited was Huchenneville. 4th Cameron Highlanders had their HQ here, in the Chateau, on 4th June 1940. Also looked down towards Hedgehog Wood, which was a key objective for the Cameron’s during the attack on Abbeville. Brave men to walk across open ground.
March 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Another good day yesterday. One place I visited was Huchenneville. 4th Cameron Highlanders had their HQ here, in the Chateau, on 4th June 1940. Also looked down towards Hedgehog Wood, which was a key objective for the Cameron’s during the attack on Abbeville. Brave men to walk across open ground.
The van has proved very handy for this research trip. Having lunch next to battle sites has been an interesting experience.
March 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The van has proved very handy for this research trip. Having lunch next to battle sites has been an interesting experience.
Had a good day in and around Abbeville yesterday. Very moving visit to Abbeville Communal Cemetery and the cemetery at Mareuil-Caubert. Many British and Commonwealth graves from both wars. I was struck by the number of unidentified soldiers.
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Had a good day in and around Abbeville yesterday. Very moving visit to Abbeville Communal Cemetery and the cemetery at Mareuil-Caubert. Many British and Commonwealth graves from both wars. I was struck by the number of unidentified soldiers.
France has been sighted. Much more luxurious trip than the soldiers I’m going to research.
March 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
France has been sighted. Much more luxurious trip than the soldiers I’m going to research.
The Ferry has arrived but I’m a bit early. Far too keen to cross the channel.
March 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The Ferry has arrived but I’m a bit early. Far too keen to cross the channel.
I’m off to Abbeville and St Valery on Sunday. My first research field trip. Super excited. Final preparations today and tomorrow!!
March 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I’m off to Abbeville and St Valery on Sunday. My first research field trip. Super excited. Final preparations today and tomorrow!!
I’m going to Abbeville and St Valery-en-Caux in March for research purposes. Very excited. Has anyone got any tips for preparing and making the most of a walking the ground trip?
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January 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’m going to Abbeville and St Valery-en-Caux in March for research purposes. Very excited. Has anyone got any tips for preparing and making the most of a walking the ground trip?
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Fruitful research trip to IWM today. Some interesting accounts, mostly from men taken prisoner at St Valery and thus written in captivity. 2Lt Reg Wood, 1Bn Kensingtons, left a particularly detailed account.
IWM
IWM
December 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Fruitful research trip to IWM today. Some interesting accounts, mostly from men taken prisoner at St Valery and thus written in captivity. 2Lt Reg Wood, 1Bn Kensingtons, left a particularly detailed account.
IWM
IWM
Obligatory IWM research day selfie!
December 11, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Obligatory IWM research day selfie!
Had an excellent day at the IWM Festival at Duxford. Finished with a brilliant talk from James Holland on the Spitfire, Mustang and Lancaster. Top geeky fun.
November 23, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Had an excellent day at the IWM Festival at Duxford. Finished with a brilliant talk from James Holland on the Spitfire, Mustang and Lancaster. Top geeky fun.
This arrived today @alanallport.bsky.social. It had better be good 😉
November 16, 2024 at 2:33 PM
This arrived today @alanallport.bsky.social. It had better be good 😉
During my France 1940 research I’ve read things that trash the performance of the Fairey Battle. Anyone got an alternative perspective?
IWM & RAF Museum
IWM & RAF Museum
November 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM
During my France 1940 research I’ve read things that trash the performance of the Fairey Battle. Anyone got an alternative perspective?
IWM & RAF Museum
IWM & RAF Museum