Looking at History
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"Unearthing the past, one story at a time. Dive into history's hidden gems, legendary tales, and pivotal military moments. Follow for daily doses of the people, places, and events that shaped our world. #HistoryLovers #NavalHistory #ww2
At the pointy end onboard HMS #Argonaut c1942. #NavalHistory #royalnavy #ww2 #history #cruiser #dday #northafrica #paciffic
February 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
At the pointy end onboard HMS #Argonaut c1942. #NavalHistory #royalnavy #ww2 #history #cruiser #dday #northafrica #paciffic
PO Charles Johnson (front) of HMS Argonaut the Dido Class cruiser in #WW2 making memories before heading off to sea. #NavalHistory #history #royalnavy
February 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
PO Charles Johnson (front) of HMS Argonaut the Dido Class cruiser in #WW2 making memories before heading off to sea. #NavalHistory #history #royalnavy
HMS Argonaut hit but not defeated in San Carlos sound #Falklands in 1982. We will always remember the crew that the ship lost on the 21st of May #NavalHistory #RN #History #bomballey
February 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
HMS Argonaut hit but not defeated in San Carlos sound #Falklands in 1982. We will always remember the crew that the ship lost on the 21st of May #NavalHistory #RN #History #bomballey
Captain Longley Cook of #HMS #Argonaut WW2 a very inspiring leader. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Lo... #history #navalhistory #ww2
January 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Captain Longley Cook of #HMS #Argonaut WW2 a very inspiring leader. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Lo... #history #navalhistory #ww2
This week's book of the week - Operation Neptune by Commander Kenneth Edwards RN - 1946 publication. It's raw and probably personally censored but worth a read. #historybookchat #NavalHistory #DDAY #Normandy #RN #Royalnavy #RAN #USN #Histrory
January 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This week's book of the week - Operation Neptune by Commander Kenneth Edwards RN - 1946 publication. It's raw and probably personally censored but worth a read. #historybookchat #NavalHistory #DDAY #Normandy #RN #Royalnavy #RAN #USN #Histrory
December 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
#Engine change for "Jason" the Lynx of #HMS #Argonaut 1981. No one expected what was to come in 1982 #NavalHistory #History #falklands #gulf #RoyalNavy #Seniorservice #FAA
December 20, 2024 at 11:51 AM
#Engine change for "Jason" the Lynx of #HMS #Argonaut 1981. No one expected what was to come in 1982 #NavalHistory #History #falklands #gulf #RoyalNavy #Seniorservice #FAA
Leander Class #Frigate HMS #Argonaut flight #crew in 1982 #southatlantic. The ship suffered bomb damage on the 21st of May resulting in the loss of two lives. #Falklands #NavalHistory #History #SMA #FAA #Lynx #Helo
December 20, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Leander Class #Frigate HMS #Argonaut flight #crew in 1982 #southatlantic. The ship suffered bomb damage on the 21st of May resulting in the loss of two lives. #Falklands #NavalHistory #History #SMA #FAA #Lynx #Helo
Central Midland District Eastern Command Formation patch.
The Central Midland District was a #British #Army formation in World War II that included the counties of #Worcestershire, #Warwickshire, and #Herefordshire #History #ww2
The Central Midland District was a #British #Army formation in World War II that included the counties of #Worcestershire, #Warwickshire, and #Herefordshire #History #ww2
December 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Central Midland District Eastern Command Formation patch.
The Central Midland District was a #British #Army formation in World War II that included the counties of #Worcestershire, #Warwickshire, and #Herefordshire #History #ww2
The Central Midland District was a #British #Army formation in World War II that included the counties of #Worcestershire, #Warwickshire, and #Herefordshire #History #ww2
This week's book of the week is a Gripping Tale of a Man's Journey, which saw him play a crucial role in some well-known missions. This title holds a special place with us as it is about a close friend's Grandfather.
#Pacific#histbookchat#ww2#History#NavalHistory #commando #sbs #sas #combined
#Pacific#histbookchat#ww2#History#NavalHistory #commando #sbs #sas #combined
December 16, 2024 at 9:41 AM
This week's book of the week is a Gripping Tale of a Man's Journey, which saw him play a crucial role in some well-known missions. This title holds a special place with us as it is about a close friend's Grandfather.
#Pacific#histbookchat#ww2#History#NavalHistory #commando #sbs #sas #combined
#Pacific#histbookchat#ww2#History#NavalHistory #commando #sbs #sas #combined
Officers of HMS #Argonaut 1945. The #Dido Class Cruiser had a fascinating war. #Artic #NorthAfrica #Normandy #Paciffic. #NavalHistory #History www.hmsargonaut.co.uk #WW2
December 11, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Officers of HMS #Argonaut 1945. The #Dido Class Cruiser had a fascinating war. #Artic #NorthAfrica #Normandy #Paciffic. #NavalHistory #History www.hmsargonaut.co.uk #WW2
This week's book of the week - The Forgotten Fleet first published 1969. A detailed look at what was and still in my view the Forgotten Fleet in the #Pacific #histbookchat #ww2 #History #NavalHistory
December 9, 2024 at 10:32 AM
This week's book of the week - The Forgotten Fleet first published 1969. A detailed look at what was and still in my view the Forgotten Fleet in the #Pacific #histbookchat #ww2 #History #NavalHistory
#Freedom of the City of #Coventry 1944 for the ships company of HMS #Argonaut the city that raised £2,250,000 to replace her in 1942 after she was reported sunk by the Axis. She survived to take part in #Neptune #Dragoon and operations in the #pacific #NavalHistory #History #ww2 #RoaylNavy
December 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM
#Freedom of the City of #Coventry 1944 for the ships company of HMS #Argonaut the city that raised £2,250,000 to replace her in 1942 after she was reported sunk by the Axis. She survived to take part in #Neptune #Dragoon and operations in the #pacific #NavalHistory #History #ww2 #RoaylNavy
The HMS #Argonaut Memorial at the #National #Arboretum. A poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served aboard all Argonauts. #History #NavalHistory #ww1 #ww2 #RoyalNavy
December 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM
The HMS #Argonaut Memorial at the #National #Arboretum. A poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served aboard all Argonauts. #History #NavalHistory #ww1 #ww2 #RoyalNavy
On December 14th, 1942, at 06:00, HMS #Argonaut was struck by two torpedoes from the Italian Submarine Mocenigo, causing severe damage to the ship. Both her bow and stern were blown off. hmsargonaut.co.uk/dido-class/ #Hsitory #ww2 #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
December 5, 2024 at 9:22 AM
On December 14th, 1942, at 06:00, HMS #Argonaut was struck by two torpedoes from the Italian Submarine Mocenigo, causing severe damage to the ship. Both her bow and stern were blown off. hmsargonaut.co.uk/dido-class/ #Hsitory #ww2 #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
HMS Argonaut #China Station with the #infamous Captain Cherry in charge. #NavalHistory #Diadam #cruiser #history #rn #royalnavy
December 2, 2024 at 9:09 AM
HMS Argonaut #China Station with the #infamous Captain Cherry in charge. #NavalHistory #Diadam #cruiser #history #rn #royalnavy
This week's book of the week - The Story of the F Class Destroyer HMS #Firedrake. First edition 1942 a compelling look at the war at sea. #NavalHistory #ww2 #History #WW2 #Seniorservice #royalnavy #destroyer #Narvik #Malta #Convoy
December 2, 2024 at 8:59 AM
This week's book of the week - The Story of the F Class Destroyer HMS #Firedrake. First edition 1942 a compelling look at the war at sea. #NavalHistory #ww2 #History #WW2 #Seniorservice #royalnavy #destroyer #Narvik #Malta #Convoy
Members of the #leander class frigate HMS #Argonaut are being inspected by former #Prime #Minister John Major to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the #Battle of El Alamein in 1992. www.historyhit.com/locations/el... #History #NavalHistroy #ww2 #seniorservice #rememberance
November 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Members of the #leander class frigate HMS #Argonaut are being inspected by former #Prime #Minister John Major to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the #Battle of El Alamein in 1992. www.historyhit.com/locations/el... #History #NavalHistroy #ww2 #seniorservice #rememberance
There is something so emotional about a postcard from the trenches #ww1 #History #frontline #BEF
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November 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM
There is something so emotional about a postcard from the trenches #ww1 #History #frontline #BEF
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Coaling a ship in WWI was no joke! Ships like HMS Argonaut needed hundreds of tons of coal to stay battle-ready. Crews worked nonstop, covered in coal dust, hauling & trimming under gruelling conditions.
Imagine doing this at sea under enemy threat! #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #WWIHistory #NavalPower
Imagine doing this at sea under enemy threat! #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #WWIHistory #NavalPower
November 25, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Coaling a ship in WWI was no joke! Ships like HMS Argonaut needed hundreds of tons of coal to stay battle-ready. Crews worked nonstop, covered in coal dust, hauling & trimming under gruelling conditions.
Imagine doing this at sea under enemy threat! #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #WWIHistory #NavalPower
Imagine doing this at sea under enemy threat! #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #WWIHistory #NavalPower
#book of the week for those interested in #naval slang. Well worth the read #NavalHistory #History #royalnavy
November 25, 2024 at 9:45 AM
#book of the week for those interested in #naval slang. Well worth the read #NavalHistory #History #royalnavy
Officers of HMS Argonaut in Japan 1946 before her return to the UK. #Argonaut played an active role in the #Pacific fleet her story can be found at www.hmsargonaut.co.uk #royalnavy #ww2 #history #NavalHistory
November 25, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Officers of HMS Argonaut in Japan 1946 before her return to the UK. #Argonaut played an active role in the #Pacific fleet her story can be found at www.hmsargonaut.co.uk #royalnavy #ww2 #history #NavalHistory
Juan Pujol García, aka Garbo, was a master of deception who helped turn the tide of WWII. A double agent for the Allies, he created a network of fake spies to mislead the Nazis, convincing them the D-Day invasion would happen in Pas de Calais, not Normandy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pu...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pu...
November 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Juan Pujol García, aka Garbo, was a master of deception who helped turn the tide of WWII. A double agent for the Allies, he created a network of fake spies to mislead the Nazis, convincing them the D-Day invasion would happen in Pas de Calais, not Normandy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pu...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pu...