Dr Phil Weir
@navalhistorian.bsky.social
Historian, author and (occasional) broadcaster.
19th/20th Century naval history, particularly naval aviation.
"Dunkirk & the Little Ships" Shire Library https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dunkirk-and-the-little-ships-9781784423766/
19th/20th Century naval history, particularly naval aviation.
"Dunkirk & the Little Ships" Shire Library https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dunkirk-and-the-little-ships-9781784423766/
Reposted by Dr Phil Weir
Meanwhile, on board the Italian #submarine Sciré the Xa MAS crews of the Maiale (pig) manned torpedoes got ready to intrude into Alexandria harbour. This wasn’t their first rodeo. #navalhistory #frogmen #regiamarina @marcusfaulkner.bsky.social @navalhistorian.bsky.social
First time unlucky – the loss of Iride 22 August 1940
Background As we are getting closer to the date of the most successful commando raid in World War 2, the attack by the Regia Marina’s Xa MAS Flotilla on Alexandria harbour, a short reminder that th…
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December 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Meanwhile, on board the Italian #submarine Sciré the Xa MAS crews of the Maiale (pig) manned torpedoes got ready to intrude into Alexandria harbour. This wasn’t their first rodeo. #navalhistory #frogmen #regiamarina @marcusfaulkner.bsky.social @navalhistorian.bsky.social
Interesting question. There are some marvellous people in amongst that relatively short list I woudn't hesitate to recommend. That said, it's still a relatively short list at the moment, not least because I'm rather new here & still dipping in & out. Need to look into it a bit more!
December 1, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Interesting question. There are some marvellous people in amongst that relatively short list I woudn't hesitate to recommend. That said, it's still a relatively short list at the moment, not least because I'm rather new here & still dipping in & out. Need to look into it a bit more!
Far too kind, Marcus!
However, now I'm in danger of actually having to post something on here, as opposed to just lurking as a backup!
However, now I'm in danger of actually having to post something on here, as opposed to just lurking as a backup!
November 28, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Far too kind, Marcus!
However, now I'm in danger of actually having to post something on here, as opposed to just lurking as a backup!
However, now I'm in danger of actually having to post something on here, as opposed to just lurking as a backup!