Dr. Luke Truxal
@luketruxal.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Author of “Uniting Against the Reich.” Adjunct Professor of History at Cumberland University. Assistant Editor at Balloons to Drones. Air Power and #WW2 Historian.
Can the faculty talk about this incident on Monday or do they need written permission?
Quick response after the tunnel fracas between an officer and South Carolina players
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Can the faculty talk about this incident on Monday or do they need written permission?
Are Aggie faculty allowed to criticize their team today or do they need permission from the school first @waitmanwbeorn.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Are Aggie faculty allowed to criticize their team today or do they need permission from the school first @waitmanwbeorn.com
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A reminder that The Hunt for Red October is the best movie about academic book reviewing ever made
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October 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A reminder that The Hunt for Red October is the best movie about academic book reviewing ever made
Were the "Nordic Pagans" that bad at war?
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Were the "Nordic Pagans" that bad at war?
Well I just turned 39 today so that can’t be me. Just because a lot of WW2 nerds have been reading books about the war since high school doesn’t mean you can’t find something new to write about and change history. You’ll find all kinds of stuff about WW2 in the archives that hasn’t been published.
September 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Well I just turned 39 today so that can’t be me. Just because a lot of WW2 nerds have been reading books about the war since high school doesn’t mean you can’t find something new to write about and change history. You’ll find all kinds of stuff about WW2 in the archives that hasn’t been published.
Is Vandy a contender?
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September 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Is Vandy a contender?
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Great episode, great and complicated questions. Reality of the sentiments of the bombed people in WW2, et cetera.
I always like when history is discussed in a wider context.
And the realization that Paul has been an extra in the production of one of my favs, the 'Memphis Belle' film!🫡
I always like when history is discussed in a wider context.
And the realization that Paul has been an extra in the production of one of my favs, the 'Memphis Belle' film!🫡
Good morning ! Episode 47 is now available. Listen to the fabulous Paul Woodadge of WW2 TV debate the memory of the bombing war in Normandy. A really thought-provoking discussion.
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Episode 47 - Remembering the Bombing War in Normandy, with Paul Woodadge - Never Mind The Dambusters
This week, we tackle some thorny issues with our with guest Paul Woodadge, the host of YouTube show WW2TV about the multifaceted history of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Growing ...
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July 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Great episode, great and complicated questions. Reality of the sentiments of the bombed people in WW2, et cetera.
I always like when history is discussed in a wider context.
And the realization that Paul has been an extra in the production of one of my favs, the 'Memphis Belle' film!🫡
I always like when history is discussed in a wider context.
And the realization that Paul has been an extra in the production of one of my favs, the 'Memphis Belle' film!🫡
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It’s Henry Hunt appreciation day
July 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It’s Henry Hunt appreciation day
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York City have unveiled next season’s shirt, featuring a rune version of the club name, in collaboration with the Jorvik Viking Centre. Unfortunately you don’t want to mess with York’s fanbase when it comes to runes.
June 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
York City have unveiled next season’s shirt, featuring a rune version of the club name, in collaboration with the Jorvik Viking Centre. Unfortunately you don’t want to mess with York’s fanbase when it comes to runes.
Me opening my newsfeed every morning.
June 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Me opening my newsfeed every morning.
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Your annual redminder that Operation Barbarossa ushered in the full horror of the Nazi genocidal project.
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Your annual redminder that Operation Barbarossa ushered in the full horror of the Nazi genocidal project.
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@balloons2drones.bsky.social – 9 years on. Thanks go to those who have supported the site, especially @brianlaslie.bsky.social, Mike Hankins, @alexfitzblack.bsky.social, @luketruxal.bsky.social, @spitfirefilly.bsky.social, @mariaeb.bsky.social, drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/f...
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June 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
@balloons2drones.bsky.social – 9 years on. Thanks go to those who have supported the site, especially @brianlaslie.bsky.social, Mike Hankins, @alexfitzblack.bsky.social, @luketruxal.bsky.social, @spitfirefilly.bsky.social, @mariaeb.bsky.social, drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/f...
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All these takes about drones changing warfare forever simply steal agency from the Ukrainians who executed the most audacious and successful air attack against an enemy’s strategic air force.
June 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
All these takes about drones changing warfare forever simply steal agency from the Ukrainians who executed the most audacious and successful air attack against an enemy’s strategic air force.
This morning I was reading Glantz’s “Red Storm Over the Balkans”when tiny one asked, “Can you read that to me?” How many ways could this go badly?
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June 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This morning I was reading Glantz’s “Red Storm Over the Balkans”when tiny one asked, “Can you read that to me?” How many ways could this go badly?
It’s still not a bad idea to learn the ancient art of map reading. A good way to spot tourists is to look for the people walking using only their phones. When I’m traveling I try to read maps and memorize my routes so I’m not constantly staring at my phone which makes me a target for thieves.
I, too, can practice the arcane art of Map Reading.
I am officially one of The Ancients, Keeper of Knowledge of the Before Time
June 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It’s still not a bad idea to learn the ancient art of map reading. A good way to spot tourists is to look for the people walking using only their phones. When I’m traveling I try to read maps and memorize my routes so I’m not constantly staring at my phone which makes me a target for thieves.
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More cards, eh.
Breaking:
The Ukrainian SBU conducted an operation against the Kerch Bridge. An underwater charge was attached to one of the pillars and ignited.
The structural damage of the section of the bridge seems to be critical.
The Ukrainian SBU conducted an operation against the Kerch Bridge. An underwater charge was attached to one of the pillars and ignited.
The structural damage of the section of the bridge seems to be critical.
June 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
More cards, eh.
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Honestly the most impressive part isn’t the actual strike, but 18 months of planing, sourcing FPVs and explosives, building the container launch pads and network all inside of Russia without anyone noticing or some official leaking it to the press.
June 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Honestly the most impressive part isn’t the actual strike, but 18 months of planing, sourcing FPVs and explosives, building the container launch pads and network all inside of Russia without anyone noticing or some official leaking it to the press.
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Carla Hayden is awesome, and I will be forever grateful that she was part of my documentary, The Library That Dolly Built.
Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) — President fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as White House continues purge of perceived Trump opponents.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as White House continues purge of perceived Trump opponents.
May 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Carla Hayden is awesome, and I will be forever grateful that she was part of my documentary, The Library That Dolly Built.
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"The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams at us the loudest."
-Mon Mothma (Andor)
-Mon Mothma (Andor)
May 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams at us the loudest."
-Mon Mothma (Andor)
-Mon Mothma (Andor)
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Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
May 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
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Australia’s defence readiness—a critical assessment | Malcolm Davis | www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-d...
Australia’s defence readiness—a critical assessment | The Strategist
In the week of Australia’s 3 May election, ASPI will release Agenda for Change 2025: preparedness and resilience in an uncertain world, a report promoting public debate and understanding on issues of ...
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April 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Australia’s defence readiness—a critical assessment | Malcolm Davis | www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-d...
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#BookReview - Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II balloonstodrones.com/2025/04/27/b... #WW2 #airpowerhistory #aviationhistory #genderhistory
#BookReview – Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II
Reviewed by Dr Brian Laslie Becky Aikman, Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II. London, Bloomsbury Press, 2025. Footnotes. Hbk. 368 pp. In her new book, …
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April 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#BookReview - Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II balloonstodrones.com/2025/04/27/b... #WW2 #airpowerhistory #aviationhistory #genderhistory
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If you like ebooks or audio books, mine is on sale in a few places. Now seems a particularly important time to learn about these women pilots from WWII, including their fight in the 1970s to be recognized as Veterans. Thanks for helping them not be forgotten or erased from our history. #404
April 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If you like ebooks or audio books, mine is on sale in a few places. Now seems a particularly important time to learn about these women pilots from WWII, including their fight in the 1970s to be recognized as Veterans. Thanks for helping them not be forgotten or erased from our history. #404
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
It’s true, America’s #1 WITAOD reporter is boycotting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Counter-programming for the WITAOD Correspondents’ Association just got underway
STAY TUNED for updates !!
It’s true, America’s #1 WITAOD reporter is boycotting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Counter-programming for the WITAOD Correspondents’ Association just got underway
STAY TUNED for updates !!
April 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT:
It’s true, America’s #1 WITAOD reporter is boycotting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Counter-programming for the WITAOD Correspondents’ Association just got underway
STAY TUNED for updates !!
It’s true, America’s #1 WITAOD reporter is boycotting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Counter-programming for the WITAOD Correspondents’ Association just got underway
STAY TUNED for updates !!