Huw J. Davies
@huwjdav.bsky.social
Professor of British Military History @kcl.ac.uk | Associate Dean Professional & Online Education SSPP | Award-Winning Book: Wandering Army | Next one: Forging Armageddon @YaleBooks.bsky.social | FRHistS
I used to work at Exeter Smiths 2002-4. I loved the book section & never failed to make a sale if I happened to be asked for a recommendation. Despite this, I was actually assigned the DVD section & had to understand & care about difference between Jason Bourne & Vin Diesel’s XXX. Which I did not.
March 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I used to work at Exeter Smiths 2002-4. I loved the book section & never failed to make a sale if I happened to be asked for a recommendation. Despite this, I was actually assigned the DVD section & had to understand & care about difference between Jason Bourne & Vin Diesel’s XXX. Which I did not.
Thanks Rory. Depends on a number of factors, but most likely 2028. Maybe earlier if I can get some research time in the next couple of years.
November 18, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Thanks Rory. Depends on a number of factors, but most likely 2028. Maybe earlier if I can get some research time in the next couple of years.
Many thanks for this, Jono. I will look those up, & get to Liverpool to see that model. Your description of how you deduced the location of the grave is fascinating. We should take more pride in our successes. I thought it was a British thing to be shy about such things, but apparently not!
November 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Many thanks for this, Jono. I will look those up, & get to Liverpool to see that model. Your description of how you deduced the location of the grave is fascinating. We should take more pride in our successes. I thought it was a British thing to be shy about such things, but apparently not!
I decided to transfer this thread from the Bad Place after @jonocarpenter.bsky.social got in touch yesterday. He worked on the restoration and memorialisation of the site, and found the communal grave of British soldiers killed at the Pā. Check out this article www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu... 15/15 🗃️
British soldiers' lost graves uncovered at Ruapekapeka
Twelve British soldiers lay lost for more than 170 years after the Battle of Ruapekapeka. Yesterday, they were found.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
I decided to transfer this thread from the Bad Place after @jonocarpenter.bsky.social got in touch yesterday. He worked on the restoration and memorialisation of the site, and found the communal grave of British soldiers killed at the Pā. Check out this article www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu... 15/15 🗃️
During this trip I met up with Rowan Light, NZ War curator at the Auckland War Memorial & @aucklanduni.bsky.social We began discussing the material culture of the NZ Wars. We’re now working on developing a project looking at the collections associated with the wars held in British museums. 14/15 🗃️
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
During this trip I met up with Rowan Light, NZ War curator at the Auckland War Memorial & @aucklanduni.bsky.social We began discussing the material culture of the NZ Wars. We’re now working on developing a project looking at the collections associated with the wars held in British museums. 14/15 🗃️
Col. Wynyard built a model of Ruapekapeka Pā in an effort to understand how to counter Māori defensive works in preparation for any future conflict. British officers often engaged in informal professional learning and this forms part of the knowledge networks I’m investigating in my book. 13/15🗃️
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Col. Wynyard built a model of Ruapekapeka Pā in an effort to understand how to counter Māori defensive works in preparation for any future conflict. British officers often engaged in informal professional learning and this forms part of the knowledge networks I’m investigating in my book. 13/15🗃️
Peace negotiations had already begun, and despite Ruapekapeka being painted a British victory, the Māori emerged with most of their war aims, whilst Heke and Kawiti were both granted full pardons. The site today is wonderfully preserved and memorialised. 12/15 🗃️
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Peace negotiations had already begun, and despite Ruapekapeka being painted a British victory, the Māori emerged with most of their war aims, whilst Heke and Kawiti were both granted full pardons. The site today is wonderfully preserved and memorialised. 12/15 🗃️
Despard this time eventually concentrated his firepower at one site and breached the palisade in the north east corner. He ordered an attack but Kawiti had already withdrawn. 11/15 🗃️
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Despard this time eventually concentrated his firepower at one site and breached the palisade in the north east corner. He ordered an attack but Kawiti had already withdrawn. 11/15 🗃️
Anti-artillery bunkers protected the defenders and trenches allowed Māori marksmen to fire on the British from positions of safety. 10/15 🗃️
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Anti-artillery bunkers protected the defenders and trenches allowed Māori marksmen to fire on the British from positions of safety. 10/15 🗃️