Came a cross this a few times in Germany, although it’s not common to have it still out on public display, I believe. This was Berchtesgaden (which maybe explains it on show) I wonder why this didn’t catch on in the UK? Regardless of who is commemorated I found it quite affecting.

One of my most favourite stories on @newsofthewar pod yet. Weird POW ménage à trois shenanigans… I wonder if Joan ever married John (either one)? New ep here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

Just some random house on a mountain.

Quick pee stop in the woods, not sure what these old bits of concrete are, hope the owner doesn’t mind.

MAXIMUM AUSTO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE TONIGHT

Another banger from @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social and @newsofthewar.bsky.social. Pleasure to chat briefly with Merryn and Andy at WHWFF. open.spotify.com/episode/4ew8...

From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)

Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final… Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs

Might be by favourite thing at We Have Ways fest this weekend. Terrence Cuneo painting of the surrender at Lüneburg Another fantastic festival, I shall be there for WHWF6

New episode, for #NewsoftheWar! As you all rattle towards Silverstone today, the race is on in 1941 – it’s 30th August! Let’s start with one heck of an assault on the senses ... it’s all goin’ on, by the Dnieper.

Help us out!

Not long now, my precious 6 pounder…. We’ll be together again. #WHWF5

How many conversations about horse serum, medical grade Stilton, phage ownership related duels, and a story from Northern Ireland that would warm the cockles of Floridas State General Surgeon, have you listened to this week? linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

Our first ever guest editor, and what great chat it was with Prof John Tregoning. It really makes a difference chatting to someone that actually knows his stuff. Unlike @merrynwalters.uk and me waffling on like usual

Three Hawick men of 1/4th Bn. KOSB killed the same day in Sep 1918 and who lie together in Queant Road Cem. William Bell who was married. John Thorburn who served at #Gallipoli & William Knox. And in the row in front of them lies William Scott of Hawick, kia the same day, father of 4. #GreatWar #WW1

Pavlovian response driving through Royston (Herts) today. I shouted “top cover up” at my passenger as we drove past

BATTLE OF BRITAIN 85: 2nd September 1940. The relentless attacks on airfields continued. Early raids reached North Weald, Biggin Hill and Brooklands but did little damage. A larger force following at 1pm triggered intense dogfights over the Kent coast. 📷 IWM LBY LUFT 1017 🧵1/8

This was so much fun to do. Prof Jon was the ideal first Guest Editor of NOTW We tackle some hefty scientific subjects as found in the newspapers, namely is the machine gun platoon in an infantry battalion called “drums” or “guns” You’ll have to listen Friday for the answer.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN 85: 1st Sept 1940. Luftwaffe activity decreased, but airfields were again the primary target. Biggin Hill saw several raids which caused further damage, leaving few buildings standing. For now, the base was only able to support a single squadron. 📷 Biggin Hill Museum & Chapel 🧵1/5

Fair to say we’d do this pod even if we didn’t have any listeners, but this was so lovely. Thanks you 🫡

Month two of sun bleaching experiment. Wash and hang out - repeat. The SOF windproof is cut accurately ( not period windproof material though) but colour is way off. Will it be ready for WHWF?

Just think how gaudy the funeral will be

Another top drawer pod from @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social. open.spotify.com/episode/7aK1...

Dumbing down the history of the Second World War, episode by episode. Brought to you by Dumb ( @merrynwalters.uk ) and Dumber ( @andyaitch.bsky.social ) @newsofthewar.bsky.social

🚨It’s the #NewsoftheWar! And let's start - why not?! - with our Photo of the Week. Men of the moment are making the headlines, but can you name them all? No spoilers, you’ll just have to listen to this week’s episode! (Answers on a postcard to HGP Towers) @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social

After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing. ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985. Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it. Check it out youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...

After reading The Narrow Road, I’ve been on a Far East POW thing. ITN archive have just released this video of British POWs returning to the Thai -Burma railway in 1985. Some have forgiven and moved on, some are still living in it. Check it out youtu.be/fdjnCc9l4p0?...

What’s all this about then? Find out on this weeks episode of News of The War, this Friday. @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

Astonishing impressions

Genuinely quite pleased with my Trump impression.

No context @newsofthewar.bsky.social Coming tomorrow episode 2 season 3 Monday 24th March 1941 linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

The Cambridge branch of the WHW IC did a 25km march yesterday for the brilliant Finley’s Touch charity yesterday. Great fun, hard work, and along the way we looked at the work of the SOE around Tempsford and Gibraltar farm. www.justgiving.com/page/cambrid...

Evening walk past the village war memorial on this 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Harry Cade - Chungkai Cem Bernard Clews - Kranji cem Vincent Crane - Kanchanaburi cem George Jakes- Singapore memorial Herbert Knight - Kanchanaburi cem Ronald Lowings - Singapore memorial

One of the joys of digging into old newspapers is the letters page. It’s great to see the petty, tattle tale snarkiness so prevalent on community Facebook pages were a thing in wartime. Especially those wankers over in Egg Buckland

Normal service resumes after the Rationing diversion. We’re in 1941 now and finally I’ve been able to link the SWW with my favourite Rangers player, Mark Walters. Join us for Walters chat, and much more on @newsofthewar.bsky.social linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

BATTLE OF BRITAIN 85: 12th August 1940. A constant stream of raids heralded the expansion of the Luftwaffe’s attacks. Several Chain Home RDF (radar) stations were attacked. Worst hit was Ventnor (pictured), taken off line for several days by Junkers 88s. 📷 islandeye.co.uk 🧵1/7

🚨 PODLETALERT 🚨Tuck in to the second part of our special on rationing, and lick your lips as @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk dig into the margarine (🤮) and the suet (🤒) and the authentic wartime shopping experience (😊) before getting into some *LIVE* ration-book cooking.

This was so much fun. Check it out if you’re bored.

🚨 Early warning.🚨 Mixing bowls and margarine at the ready, they're going into the kitchen - @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social continue their random descent into the darkest niches of the #NewsoftheWar, in Part II of our special on rationing, this FRIDAY.

Our basement dwelling super computer at @newsofthewar.bsky.social HQ, Colossus, challenged @merrynwalters.uk and I to cook some wartime rationing recipes. The results will be in next weeks Ep, Rationing Special pt2 Here’s a run down of the ingredients for my ‘Curried Beef’ Delicious 🫠

Some lovely Facebook memories from Normandy 2023. #familytime

The bod's at WHWF this year have given @philmcraig.bsky.social and a tight hour to cover the end of empires in 1945. That sounds like enough time, right? *Right?*

There's your Saturday sorted WHW fans!

I'll be there with @normagraham.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @alexchurchill.bsky.social @luketurner.bsky.social @waitmanwbeorn.com @nickleh.bsky.social @stubertphoto.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social Wizard! #History #WW2

Another entertaining @newsofthewar.bsky.social pod from @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social. An amusing deep dive about rationing. I think I had also heard that fish & chips became the nation’s favourite. open.spotify.com/episode/4xbt...

Sometimes I look at my kids and think… I didn’t do too bad. From daughter on holiday with her mum. 🫡

This was a lot of fun to do. Join us this Friday for some racy margarine chat.

Bryan De Grineau sketched the newly reformed British Army on exercise in December 1940, for the Illustrated London News. 40000 troops on a Corps level scheme, testing the lessons learned from May/June 1940. @merrynwalters.uk and I chatted about this on this weeks @newsofthewar.bsky.social

Another top notch pod from @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social and @newsofthewar.bsky.social. An entertaining blend of the serious and humorous. Plus a scurrilous slur upon the farm girls of Norfolk. open.spotify.com/episode/53tK...

EXTRA EXTRA! Read all about it. It’s the final episode of 1940 today - Saturday 14th of December. The end of a tough year for Britain… we have breaking monkey news, air raid casualties, medal winning dogs and much more… @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar