In this online workshop, Sütterlin specialist Carolin Sommer shines a light on the mysterious Sutterlin writing script. We uncover why it was introduced, why it was abandoned, and why it appears so hieroglyphic even when written in a neat hand. Catch up now:

Any 47 Commando specialists here? Or people with records from their period in Normandy? Currently looking into their actions at Port-en-Bessin, and could use some original records. www.47commando.org.uk is great, but I'd like to go back to the original records and build my understanding from there

New Substack post: “how the Luftwaffe was entangled in genocide, and how it tried to erase that history in 1945.” open.substack.com/pub/killingg...

Random request: Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.

Coming on WW2TV next month www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV

Always interesting when work presents you with a WW2 story you've never heard before. Now busy finding out more, but first visited these gentlemen today 🇨🇦 RIP

I’m on the Fallout pod talking about my book with @philipwblood.bsky.social. It is a great podcast also more than ably cohosted by @dustinducane.bsky.social and @benskipper.bsky.social Check it out. youtu.be/jT0fVDwpQX0

thomasharder.dk/da/foredrag-... #Foredrag om #AndersLassen #soehistory #sbs #WW2 #krigshistorie #AndenVerdenskrig

Always nice when people take the time to review your books. Here's a new one from The Modelling News: www.themodellingnews.com/2025/07/read...

Anders Lassen - Special Forces Hero - WW2 TV -Video podcast with Paul Woodadge, Monday 21 July, 20:00 CET. www.youtube.com/live/8hPt6Wo... #AndersLassen #WW2 #SBS #SpecialForces #SOEHistory #Comacchio #VictoriaCross

Looking for intel from the 50th Infantry Division (and attached formatios) for its first week in Normandy. Trying to figure out which German forces they encountered/identified. And yes, this is related to Defending Normany Vol.2 😉 Any help very much appreciated!

Curious about the German forces holding the Normandy coast from 1940 to #dday? This should answer a lot of questions: m.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xD... #ww2 #normandy #history #books

@niels1944.bsky.social Your has book just arrived, thank you.

Thread, 1/7 With the 81st anniversary of D-Day coming up, here's a reminder that talks about my research can be found at @ww2tv.bsky.social brilliant Youtube channel. My most popular show is my talk about German armour in Normandy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofF... It's long but well worth it 😉

Always nice when you get to see your favorite tank. Unfortunately someone parked a Tiger II next to it

A snapshot of chapters in Jocks, Dragons and Sospans: Volume 1. Opening in 1919, wrapping up with Op Goodwood. #WW2 #SWW #History

So after years of some bonkers challenges bringing new, diverse & muted history to market, I'm pleased to say the final edit is nearly complete - fin in June. 450,000 words of analysis & veteran voices over 2 vols, & well over a decade's graft. #WW2 #SWW #History #VEDay80

For anyone who wants to record a podcast or livestream to talk about my latest book (Defending Normandy Vol.1B), please let me know. My schedule in May is already pretty busy and June is just impossible ;-)

Very excited to announce the publication of a book I co-edited with Robert von Maier, The German-Soviet War: Combat, Occupation, and Legacies for 15 June 2025. Scan the QR code below & enter 09BCARD for 30% off. 17 contributors address various elements of the war & its aftermath. More details soon.

The excellent @tracesofwar.bsky.social asked me some questions about my books and future projects. Check out the Q&A here: www.tracesofwar.com/news/13152/U...

Airfix Model World Magazine has reviewed both volumes of Defending Normandy. You need to have or create and acount to read it though. www.keymodelworld.com/article/defe...

And yet another excellent review of Defending Normandy Vol.1B 😎 armorama.com/news/defendi...

Another thorough review of #defendingnormandy Vol.1A 😃 www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/read...

Nice AMPS review of #defendingnormandy Vol. 1B 😃 www.amps-armor.org/SiteReviews/...

1/ Since I've been getting some new followers lately, it might be interesting to link to some of my research and Youtube talks. A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...

Another great endorsement from someone I've been a big fan of for as long as I can remember. Steve also kindly provided some of the photos for Vol.1A and 1B, so thank you for for that as well!

My first two books, released within six months. Still feels unreal 🤗

Something heavy arrived today. Unboxing tomorrow

Something heavy arrived today. Unboxing tomorrow

Dutch historians/Nederlandse historici

Wonderful review of #defendingnormandy Vol.1B. 😇 It really captures the work I put into it and what I try to achieve with the series. For the English (Google Translate) version click here: 3945km-com.translate.goog/editeurs/pan...

Insult or compliment? 🤨

#WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Livres #Books #Recension #Review #Normandy1944 #Normandi1944 #6juin1944 #DDay1944 @niels1944.bsky.social 3945km.com/2025/01/26/r...

Thanks Sean. Glad you like it. And I am working hard on Vol.2! #defendingnormandy #ww2 #dday #normandy

You can find every episode of the podcast talking about the German occupation of the Channel Islands on the link below. We talk about it from the view of the civilian population and the military view. 🗃️ island-fortress.com/podcast-epis...

Review in progress about #defendingnormandy Vol.1B (English via Google translate) 3945km-com.translate.goog/2025/01/08/r...

Always nice to see your books sold at a cool place 😃 #defendingnormandy @tankmuseum.bsky.social

I know many of you haven't even gotten your copy of #defendingnormandy Vol.1B yet, but since plenty of people are already asking about Vol.2, here's a preview of what will probably be in it 😎

New reading material for #defendingnormandy Vol.2. #Osttruppen

Yeah, wrote more new text for Vol.2 of #defendingnormandy today than I have done in total for Vol.1A and 1B over the last three years! So much more fun than endless editing. 😎 Still feeling a bit rusty though, but that was far worse some hours ago. 😀

If you happen to have a copy of Vol. 1A of #defendingnormandy (or even Vol. 1B already), please consider leaving a review or rating on on one of the bookselling websites. As an unknown author with a small publisher, it is hard to get noticed. All help is very much appreciated! 🤗

Thanks Sean. Much appreciated! 😃

Book is now available from the publisher 🥳 www.panzerwrecks.com/product/defe...

Book delayed by 2 days, but you do get a discount!

Refighting the Battle of the Bulge with Ollie and Gordon… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

So. Let's talk about everyone's favourite #WW2 author Paul Schmidt. 'Paul who?' you say? Well you probably know him better as Paul Carell, renowned writer of WW2 histories from a German perspective. 'So what about him?' Well glad you ask. Where to start? Oh, how about his NSDAP membership, 1931?

For my new folowers. Did you know I have my own Youtube channel? Not much original content, but there are playlists with all the Youtube presentations/talks I have been part of. www.youtube.com/@nielshenkem...

One hour from now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xD...

This talk combines very well with the talk I did earlier this year for the same podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mot...

Vol.1B of my #defendingnormandy book series will be out shortly. To celebrate that occasion I'll give a little preview (and more) next Friday. I'll be talking about Normandy before #dday. #history #ww2 m.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xD...