Mark S Thompson
@marksthompson.bsky.social
PhD. Military history; Peninsular War; Royal Engineers; Author of several books on Peninsular War, military engineering and soldiers. Web:
https://marksthompson.weebly.com/
https://marksthompson.weebly.com/
My understanding is the book has to be registered for copyright in USA. Anywhere else and they are allowed to steal it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My understanding is the book has to be registered for copyright in USA. Anywhere else and they are allowed to steal it.
Making a big decision to stop when you are down is not the best time. 2032 is seven years away.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Making a big decision to stop when you are down is not the best time. 2032 is seven years away.
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It sounds like your working days are very long and that doesn't help when trying to find time.
Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It sounds like your working days are very long and that doesn't help when trying to find time.
Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Hopefully the helpful thought from someone who has a bit of a similar experience is to keep it ticking over until next year and see if things have improved.
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Katie, I did my PhD part-time whilst working as a management consultant (working away, long days etc). It is a challenge to find time when your brain isn't too exhausted to work on the PhD. I did some work in hotels, on the train / plane.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Katie, I did my PhD part-time whilst working as a management consultant (working away, long days etc). It is a challenge to find time when your brain isn't too exhausted to work on the PhD. I did some work in hotels, on the train / plane.
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Don and I talked a lot about Albuera and 23rd Foot (Pearson). A great loss.
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Don and I talked a lot about Albuera and 23rd Foot (Pearson). A great loss.
I did a talk a few years ago. Other three speakers. Paddy Griffiths, Richard Holmes and Gordon Corrigan. To say I was nervous was an understatement.
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I did a talk a few years ago. Other three speakers. Paddy Griffiths, Richard Holmes and Gordon Corrigan. To say I was nervous was an understatement.
Should the headline be: Racist says racist isn’t racist?
October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Should the headline be: Racist says racist isn’t racist?
Freedman’s/ sorry
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Freedman’s/ sorry
A question to the Friedman’s. Trump and Putin are going to Hungary which is part of the EU and I guess signed up to the ICC. Why is Putin not going to be arrested as an alleged war criminal?
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A question to the Friedman’s. Trump and Putin are going to Hungary which is part of the EU and I guess signed up to the ICC. Why is Putin not going to be arrested as an alleged war criminal?
It was when I was finding large holes in the floor of the unlit corridors that I decided a tactical retreat was required. The Peninsula is full of fort from the Roman times onwards, a fortification nerds heaven.
October 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It was when I was finding large holes in the floor of the unlit corridors that I decided a tactical retreat was required. The Peninsula is full of fort from the Roman times onwards, a fortification nerds heaven.
I once wandered around an abandoned fort in the Iberian peninsula. Fence at front, nothing at the rear. I then started thinking about the chances of being found if I fell (none) and decided to carefully retreat. Fortunately, the place is now open to the public. Fort Graca, Elvas.
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I once wandered around an abandoned fort in the Iberian peninsula. Fence at front, nothing at the rear. I then started thinking about the chances of being found if I fell (none) and decided to carefully retreat. Fortunately, the place is now open to the public. Fort Graca, Elvas.
Gate climbing! I have never done that 😁
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Gate climbing! I have never done that 😁
One of many abbeys to visit in the Borders and northern England. Whitby and Fountains are two other examples.
October 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
One of many abbeys to visit in the Borders and northern England. Whitby and Fountains are two other examples.
Amazons search has always been poorer than eBay’s. It’s a waste of time. Stopped using Amazon for this and Bezos’ support of Trump
October 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Amazons search has always been poorer than eBay’s. It’s a waste of time. Stopped using Amazon for this and Bezos’ support of Trump
Yes, I worked that out after I posted.
October 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Yes, I worked that out after I posted.
Interesting. One of my books was on the list a few weeks ago and I registered my interest. My book is no longer on the list.
October 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Interesting. One of my books was on the list a few weeks ago and I registered my interest. My book is no longer on the list.
I am not an expert but I look for the lighter wing patches.
September 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I am not an expert but I look for the lighter wing patches.
We have then in the north-east. Seen at two local reserves near Sunderland for the last couple of years.
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We have then in the north-east. Seen at two local reserves near Sunderland for the last couple of years.
I have deleted it anyway. It was slightly convenient but has gone the way of LinkedIn who wanted too much info and control.
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I have deleted it anyway. It was slightly convenient but has gone the way of LinkedIn who wanted too much info and control.
Serious question. Since the only option to log in, is to accept the new TOS, have you given them these permissions even if you subsequently delete the account?
September 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Serious question. Since the only option to log in, is to accept the new TOS, have you given them these permissions even if you subsequently delete the account?
Well! There’s nothing there that I am going to have to buy 😁
September 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Well! There’s nothing there that I am going to have to buy 😁