Stephen Chambers
@stevejchambers.bsky.social
Author, Military Historian and Battlefield Guide. Studying 19th & 20th century military history
- Also on Twitter, Instagram & http://redcoatandkhaki.com
- Also on Twitter, Instagram & http://redcoatandkhaki.com
The First World War is never too far away, or that of the Crimean War. A Verdun sign in Mauritius 🇲🇺 … which is not too far away from a Balaclava
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The First World War is never too far away, or that of the Crimean War. A Verdun sign in Mauritius 🇲🇺 … which is not too far away from a Balaclava
After 15 hrs of travel, it’s now beer o clock 🍻
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
After 15 hrs of travel, it’s now beer o clock 🍻
I just finished recording with @battleguide.bsky.social on the fascinating evolution of historical military maps.
We talked about: "How digitizing trench maps can bring history to life and enhance our understanding of the battlefields."
Thanks Dudley Giles, for a great discussion
We talked about: "How digitizing trench maps can bring history to life and enhance our understanding of the battlefields."
Thanks Dudley Giles, for a great discussion
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I just finished recording with @battleguide.bsky.social on the fascinating evolution of historical military maps.
We talked about: "How digitizing trench maps can bring history to life and enhance our understanding of the battlefields."
Thanks Dudley Giles, for a great discussion
We talked about: "How digitizing trench maps can bring history to life and enhance our understanding of the battlefields."
Thanks Dudley Giles, for a great discussion
A beautiful painting of Noor Inayat Khan; also known as Nora Baker or ‘Madeleine’ her SOE codename. Sent to occupied France as a wireless operator Khan was betrayed, captured, and executed at Dachau in 1944. She was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry #WAAF #SOE
November 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Feeling dizzy 🥴
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Feeling dizzy 🥴
War correspondent Alan Wood: "If in years to come any man says to you 'I fought at Arnhem', take off your hat to him and buy him a drink, for this is the stuff for which England's greatness is made".
October 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
War correspondent Alan Wood: "If in years to come any man says to you 'I fought at Arnhem', take off your hat to him and buy him a drink, for this is the stuff for which England's greatness is made".
The hotel put on a special screening of ‘Theirs is the Glory’ for the tour group, a special way to end the second day on the Arnhem and Oosterbeek battlefields
October 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The hotel put on a special screening of ‘Theirs is the Glory’ for the tour group, a special way to end the second day on the Arnhem and Oosterbeek battlefields
Beer o’clock 🍻 in Arnhem
October 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Beer o’clock 🍻 in Arnhem
It’s Tank time
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It’s Tank time
First stop of the day. I do like this memorial and would love to assemble something similar in my garden. Anyone have a spare 6pdr or drop cannister? #Arnhem
October 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
First stop of the day. I do like this memorial and would love to assemble something similar in my garden. Anyone have a spare 6pdr or drop cannister? #Arnhem
On my way for an Arnhem tour where we will be following in the footsteps of the KOSB’s … and a few others
October 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
On my way for an Arnhem tour where we will be following in the footsteps of the KOSB’s … and a few others
It was nice to stop off at the Le Touret Memorial and Cemetery where we did a Christmas Truce stand for the school battlefield tour. Amongst the graves is Bill Bannister, one who didn’t get the chance to shake hands, exchange gifts or fraternise with the enemy on that Christmas day in 1914
October 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
It was nice to stop off at the Le Touret Memorial and Cemetery where we did a Christmas Truce stand for the school battlefield tour. Amongst the graves is Bill Bannister, one who didn’t get the chance to shake hands, exchange gifts or fraternise with the enemy on that Christmas day in 1914
Vimy Ridge - the cloaked female figure ‘Canada Bereft’ overlooking the battlefield. Her head bowed, her eyes cast down, and her chin resting in one hand, Mother Canada mourns her #WW1 dead.
October 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Vimy Ridge - the cloaked female figure ‘Canada Bereft’ overlooking the battlefield. Her head bowed, her eyes cast down, and her chin resting in one hand, Mother Canada mourns her #WW1 dead.
The Western Front, 1915-2025
October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Western Front, 1915-2025
Family have given permission for me to watch this movie for my birthday.
September 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Family have given permission for me to watch this movie for my birthday.
A newly discovered dugout in the depths of Gully Ravine. There will be a future write-up on 2025’s battlefield study in the Gallipolian journal and @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social website soon. Join the Gallipoli Association now if you want to find out more.
September 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A newly discovered dugout in the depths of Gully Ravine. There will be a future write-up on 2025’s battlefield study in the Gallipolian journal and @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social website soon. Join the Gallipoli Association now if you want to find out more.
The Dardanelles - Goodnight, see you again soon
September 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Dardanelles - Goodnight, see you again soon
Adem delivering the story of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at his old HQ in Bigali village, Gallipoli
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Adem delivering the story of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at his old HQ in Bigali village, Gallipoli
Detritus of War - The shifting sands on W Beach, where the Lancashire Fusiliers gained 6 VC’s before breakfast, have revealed more wrecked lighters #WW1 #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Detritus of War - The shifting sands on W Beach, where the Lancashire Fusiliers gained 6 VC’s before breakfast, have revealed more wrecked lighters #WW1 #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social
The group paid their respects today at No.2 Outpost CWGC Cemetery. A new memorial marker to a grave that contains numerous human remains that were found after the recent Anzac fire. They now rest in peace #Gallipoli
September 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The group paid their respects today at No.2 Outpost CWGC Cemetery. A new memorial marker to a grave that contains numerous human remains that were found after the recent Anzac fire. They now rest in peace #Gallipoli
The Helles Memorial at Gallipoli
September 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Helles Memorial at Gallipoli
A great battlefield study day walking Gully Ravine #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A great battlefield study day walking Gully Ravine #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social
