John Harris
@thebattleguide.bsky.social
Man of Kent. Military history anorak. Battlefield guide. Biker. CWGC volunteer. IC, GWG & WFA member. Wargamer. BA (Hons) in War Studies.
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Watson with (l - r) grenadiers of the 13th, 11th, 67th, and 3rd Regiments of Foot, their officers, and soldiers of 25th Regiment of Foot, circa 1771.
Unsigned. One of a set of six oil-on-canvas paintings attributed to Giuseppe Chiesa (d 1789).
National Army Museum.
Unsigned. One of a set of six oil-on-canvas paintings attributed to Giuseppe Chiesa (d 1789).
National Army Museum.
May 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Watson with (l - r) grenadiers of the 13th, 11th, 67th, and 3rd Regiments of Foot, their officers, and soldiers of 25th Regiment of Foot, circa 1771.
Unsigned. One of a set of six oil-on-canvas paintings attributed to Giuseppe Chiesa (d 1789).
National Army Museum.
Unsigned. One of a set of six oil-on-canvas paintings attributed to Giuseppe Chiesa (d 1789).
National Army Museum.
Some 28mm cowboys from Wargames Foundry arrived today. I’m looking forward to painting something larger than 15mm for a change - I’m sure my eyes will appreciate the break. 😂
May 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Some 28mm cowboys from Wargames Foundry arrived today. I’m looking forward to painting something larger than 15mm for a change - I’m sure my eyes will appreciate the break. 😂
Dunkirk 85th anniversary commemoration in full swing in Ramsgate this morning.
May 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Dunkirk 85th anniversary commemoration in full swing in Ramsgate this morning.
One of the men named on our local war memorial, Ordinary Seaman Arthur William Taylor, Royal Navy, died on Natal. He is also remembered on Chatham Naval Memorial.
December 30, 2024 at 4:46 PM
One of the men named on our local war memorial, Ordinary Seaman Arthur William Taylor, Royal Navy, died on Natal. He is also remembered on Chatham Naval Memorial.
I thought the BBC’s Christmas wallpaper could use a couple of mugs from @uk-tank-markings.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 10:16 PM
I thought the BBC’s Christmas wallpaper could use a couple of mugs from @uk-tank-markings.co.uk
In all the excitement today, I nearly missed #TankTuesday. Here’s Bovington’s Tetrach lurking in a Hamilcar section.
December 24, 2024 at 9:17 PM
In all the excitement today, I nearly missed #TankTuesday. Here’s Bovington’s Tetrach lurking in a Hamilcar section.
12th Division Christmas card, 1916. Imperial War Museum, ref LBY K93/2045.
December 24, 2024 at 8:48 PM
12th Division Christmas card, 1916. Imperial War Museum, ref LBY K93/2045.
This afternoon I will be mostly cutting out @geekvillain.bsky.social roads.
December 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM
This afternoon I will be mostly cutting out @geekvillain.bsky.social roads.
For #TankTuesday, Bovington’s Somua S35.
December 17, 2024 at 10:38 AM
For #TankTuesday, Bovington’s Somua S35.
Elf on the shelf? I give you…
December 17, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Elf on the shelf? I give you…
Christmas card made by Ronald Searle in Changi Gaol, 1944. Imperial War Museum, ref ART15334.
December 15, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Christmas card made by Ronald Searle in Changi Gaol, 1944. Imperial War Museum, ref ART15334.
Not for AFVs but I’ve printed some for buildings and been quite pleased with how they turned out.
December 10, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Not for AFVs but I’ve printed some for buildings and been quite pleased with how they turned out.
For #TankTuesday, a Centaur at La Brèche d’Hermanville in Normandy.
December 10, 2024 at 2:59 PM
For #TankTuesday, a Centaur at La Brèche d’Hermanville in Normandy.
Christmas Truce 1914? I chanced upon this image in the other place. 🤦♂️ AI has a long way to go…
December 7, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Christmas Truce 1914? I chanced upon this image in the other place. 🤦♂️ AI has a long way to go…
A striking war memorial in Annan, Scotland. Pictured on a motorbike tour in 2018.
December 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
A striking war memorial in Annan, Scotland. Pictured on a motorbike tour in 2018.
For #TankTuesday, Bovington’s A9 Cruiser.
December 3, 2024 at 10:52 AM
For #TankTuesday, Bovington’s A9 Cruiser.
Apparently, it’s elf on the shelf season. I give you this in lieu…
December 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Apparently, it’s elf on the shelf season. I give you this in lieu…
Finished my latest 15mm Sarissa project today. Whither next?
December 1, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Finished my latest 15mm Sarissa project today. Whither next?
Giving Gettysburg another airing this evening. Shaara’s ’Killer Angels’ is a great read IMHO.
November 30, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Giving Gettysburg another airing this evening. Shaara’s ’Killer Angels’ is a great read IMHO.
Iron Mike at La Fière, one of my favourite Normandy memorials.
November 28, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Iron Mike at La Fière, one of my favourite Normandy memorials.
Happy Thanksgiving to American pals around the world!
November 28, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to American pals around the world!
Some 15mm therapy from Sarissa Precision today.
November 26, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Some 15mm therapy from Sarissa Precision today.
For #TankTuesday, a Panther in the Technik Museum Sinsheim. Destroyed by its crew near Cherkassy in 1944 when it had to be abandoned.
November 26, 2024 at 12:23 PM
For #TankTuesday, a Panther in the Technik Museum Sinsheim. Destroyed by its crew near Cherkassy in 1944 when it had to be abandoned.
Malta, 1998. Bicentennial event marking the French capture of the islands.
November 20, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Malta, 1998. Bicentennial event marking the French capture of the islands.