Nick Hewitt
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social
#naval #historian #Orkney Culture Team Lead @OrkneyCouncil. Author: Firing on Fortress Europe, Coastal Convoys, Kaiser’s Pirates. New book #Normandy: The Sailors’ Story with Yale Books. On TV a bit. Views all mine. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇹🇼
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Nick Hewitt
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social
· Nov 11
So here’s a quick intro for all the folk who have probably found me on a starter pack & know NOTHING about me. Nice to meet you all! I am a 20th Century naval historian currently based in beautiful #Orkney where I look after the museums for the Islands Council and get excited about wartime concrete.
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Had a blast joining Sarah Dowd on History For F***’s Sake! diving into the real story behind Jaws, survival at sea, & how pop culture shapes what we remember. 🌊 Out today! 🎧
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Had a blast joining Sarah Dowd on History For F***’s Sake! diving into the real story behind Jaws, survival at sea, & how pop culture shapes what we remember. 🌊 Out today! 🎧
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Had a blast joining Sarah Dowd on History For F***’s Sake! diving into the real story behind Jaws, survival at sea, & how pop culture shapes what we remember. 🌊 Out today! 🎧
👉 Listen, download, rate, and review now: podfollow.com/historyffs
#HistoryPodcast #Storytelling
Had a blast joining Sarah Dowd on History For F***’s Sake! diving into the real story behind Jaws, survival at sea, & how pop culture shapes what we remember. 🌊 Out today! 🎧
👉 Listen, download, rate, and review now: podfollow.com/historyffs
#HistoryPodcast #Storytelling
Nice to see @tessadunlop.bsky.social ‘s fab new book War and Peace in Exeter Waterstones today. If you’re interested in how war memorials can tell us about our national story this one’s for you, great job Tess ❤️
June 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Nice to see @tessadunlop.bsky.social ‘s fab new book War and Peace in Exeter Waterstones today. If you’re interested in how war memorials can tell us about our national story this one’s for you, great job Tess ❤️
Loved making this pod, hope you like it too!
📅 #onthisday 6 June 1944: D-Day hits the beaches.
Author @nickhewitt4.bsky.social rages against the myth that the Navy were just a taxi service — they bombarded, protected, and fought battles of their own day and night.
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Author @nickhewitt4.bsky.social rages against the myth that the Navy were just a taxi service — they bombarded, protected, and fought battles of their own day and night.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Loved making this pod, hope you like it too!
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Ok. FWIW my D-Day book recommendations. Each one is in my view a stand out in the genre. From @nickhewitt4.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com, Giles Milton, and Peter Caddick-Adams. I’m very lucky the books are all signed. #histbookchat
June 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ok. FWIW my D-Day book recommendations. Each one is in my view a stand out in the genre. From @nickhewitt4.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com, Giles Milton, and Peter Caddick-Adams. I’m very lucky the books are all signed. #histbookchat
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And what do these fantastic authors share in common? They were all guests of @ww2tv.bsky.social on the excellent #WW2TV at www.youtube.com/@WW2TV.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
And what do these fantastic authors share in common? They were all guests of @ww2tv.bsky.social on the excellent #WW2TV at www.youtube.com/@WW2TV.
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"By any measure D-Day was a triumph."
Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner
Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"By any measure D-Day was a triumph."
Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner
Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner
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"The success of the early landings did not mean that the Allies were out of danger. The Germans were rushing reserves to Normandy."
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"The success of the early landings did not mean that the Allies were out of danger. The Germans were rushing reserves to Normandy."
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
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"Ahead of D-Day, Mavis Batey and Margaret Rock played a leading role in cracking the complex Enigma code of the Abwehr."
Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars by Helen Fry
Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars by Helen Fry
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"Ahead of D-Day, Mavis Batey and Margaret Rock played a leading role in cracking the complex Enigma code of the Abwehr."
Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars by Helen Fry
Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars by Helen Fry
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"The enduring memory of D-Day is one of extraordinary human courage, ambition and sacrifice."
Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon
Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"The enduring memory of D-Day is one of extraordinary human courage, ambition and sacrifice."
Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon
Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon
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"In the run-up to D-Day, the indomitable Pearl Witherington and her Maquis undertook work of great value to the Allies, blowing up 800 stretches of railway lines and supply routes."
Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social
Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"In the run-up to D-Day, the indomitable Pearl Witherington and her Maquis undertook work of great value to the Allies, blowing up 800 stretches of railway lines and supply routes."
Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social
Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social
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"Almost every day, before, during and after D-Day, Allied sailors put their lives on the line and ships were lost or damaged"
Normandy: The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
Normandy: The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"Almost every day, before, during and after D-Day, Allied sailors put their lives on the line and ships were lost or damaged"
Normandy: The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
Normandy: The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
So I’ve enjoyed #RogueHeroes well enough but it’s always seemed a bit…cartoonish…somehow, until the Termoli episodes. Those two hours have blown my socks off. Brilliant stuff.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So I’ve enjoyed #RogueHeroes well enough but it’s always seemed a bit…cartoonish…somehow, until the Termoli episodes. Those two hours have blown my socks off. Brilliant stuff.
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Explore a reading list on the #SecondWorldWar featuring books by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @drkatevigurs.bsky.social, @hdiamond.bsky.social & more
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May 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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It has arrived. @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It has arrived. @nickhewitt4.bsky.social
So here’s a crazy thing. This cigarette bin at the entrance to the Vierville Draw, Dog Green Beach, #Omaha Assault Area is actually…the muzzle brake from the 50mm gun which once occupied the nearby bunker. Our fabulous local guide pointed this out to me.
May 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So here’s a crazy thing. This cigarette bin at the entrance to the Vierville Draw, Dog Green Beach, #Omaha Assault Area is actually…the muzzle brake from the 50mm gun which once occupied the nearby bunker. Our fabulous local guide pointed this out to me.
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If you are in #Orkney any time soon you must, must visit the new #IronAge #Pictish #Viking exhibition at the Orkney Museum, it is wonderful. Congratulations to
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social and the museum staff, it blew me away 🥰
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social and the museum staff, it blew me away 🥰
May 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you are in #Orkney any time soon you must, must visit the new #IronAge #Pictish #Viking exhibition at the Orkney Museum, it is wonderful. Congratulations to
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social and the museum staff, it blew me away 🥰
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social and the museum staff, it blew me away 🥰
So here’s a thing, #naval historians! I photographed these odd shelters on the Amalfi coast at Massa Lubrense last year. They looked wartime to me but I have clue what they are. Any thoughts, hive mind?
May 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
So here’s a thing, #naval historians! I photographed these odd shelters on the Amalfi coast at Massa Lubrense last year. They looked wartime to me but I have clue what they are. Any thoughts, hive mind?
Sadly got to hit the road back to #Orkney this morning so no time for a longer visit to @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social but here’s a few outdoor highlights: Clyde Puffer “Spartan”, steam yacht “Carola” and an amazing survivor, Air Sea Rescue Craft 10. Thanks again for hosting me! #NormandySailors
May 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Sadly got to hit the road back to #Orkney this morning so no time for a longer visit to @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social but here’s a few outdoor highlights: Clyde Puffer “Spartan”, steam yacht “Carola” and an amazing survivor, Air Sea Rescue Craft 10. Thanks again for hosting me! #NormandySailors
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I was @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social to hear a talk from @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. First class talk and a pleasure to meet Nick. His top book is now in wallet friendly paperback.
May 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I was @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social to hear a talk from @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. First class talk and a pleasure to meet Nick. His top book is now in wallet friendly paperback.
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Fantastic to be at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine for the official paperback launch of #NormandySailora @yalebooks.bsky.social @jogodfrey.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Fantastic to be at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine for the official paperback launch of #NormandySailora @yalebooks.bsky.social @jogodfrey.bsky.social
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North Ayrshire museum to host 80th anniversary VE Day talk
The Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine has announced an 80th anniversary VE Day talk.
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April 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Very much looking forward to joining the Scottish Maritime Museum for this www.ardrossanherald.com/news/2511361...
So this is exciting! I have a book launch for the paperback edition of #NormandySailors at the Scottish Maritime Museum on 8 May, really hope to meet some of you there! Details 👇
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Hear Nick Hewitt talking about his new book - Scottish Maritime Museum
The Sailors’ Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France Nick is a naval historian working for Orkney Islands Council. Formerly head of collections and research at…
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April 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
So this is exciting! I have a book launch for the paperback edition of #NormandySailors at the Scottish Maritime Museum on 8 May, really hope to meet some of you there! Details 👇
www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/event/hear-n...
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@bbcradio4.bsky.social So the ships that collided had no “outlooks” at the time then??? Oh dear. Autocorrect was not your friend was it? 😆 ⛴️ 🚢 🌊 #SeaBlindness
April 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@bbcradio4.bsky.social So the ships that collided had no “outlooks” at the time then??? Oh dear. Autocorrect was not your friend was it? 😆 ⛴️ 🚢 🌊 #SeaBlindness
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It looks terrific @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. Everybody else this is an OVERLORD history must read. Nick brilliantly tells the story of NEPTUNE.
So this is EXCITING! So thrilled with the paperback edition of #NormandySailors Fab job from @jogodfrey.bsky.social and the @yalebooks.bsky.social team. What do y’all think? I’m loving the blue, I guess I’m just a stereotype #navalhistorian out for preorder now!
March 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It looks terrific @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. Everybody else this is an OVERLORD history must read. Nick brilliantly tells the story of NEPTUNE.