Short Caption (IG/X): 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 ❤️

Loved making this pod, hope you like it too!

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

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.

"By any measure D-Day was a triumph." Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner

"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

"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

"The enduring memory of D-Day is one of extraordinary human courage, ambition and sacrifice." Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon

"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

"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

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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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.

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 🥰

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

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

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 👇 www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/event/hear-n...

@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

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!

Just opened my Museums Journal and sighed, again. I’m delighted for colleagues in England but the recent UK government funding announcement does NOTHING to address the ongoing civic museums crisis up here in #Scotland. @museumsassociation.org we need help too, it’s not “in the nick of time” for us!

Sooo this is exciting! The paperback edition of #NormandySailors will be out VERY soon with @yalebooks.bsky.social @jogodfrey.bsky.social Links to 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 editions below! yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

Just finished reading Normandy The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social #histbookchat Thought I had pretty good knowledge about the D-Day story but turns out there was a big chunk missing! Really great book.

Congratualtions to ragers @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, Helen Fry and Steve Tibble for titles in the Yale Top History Books of 2024. Use the code Y2501 for 30% off purchases today yalebooksblog.co.uk/...

yalebooksblog.co.uk/2025/01/23/h... So chuffed to be on this list, it’s been quite a year!

Exciting message from @yalebooks.bsky.social @jogodfrey.bsky.social last week, the game’s afoot. Watch this space ;)

Shall we talk about ship names? This whole non-story is a tiresome dog whistle. History is full of examples of ship names being changed prior to completion, because classes get reduced in number, something gets sunk in action, etc. But that’s not as much fun as waving the “woke” flag obviously.

Back home earlier than planned after an overnight stay in Pompey. Back early to avoid the worst of the weather. Finished @nickhewitt4.bsky.social absorbing costal convoys book as well which is appropriate timing given got to listen to him while visiting LCT7074.

So yes, an excellent book that I enjoyed immensely- I hope this view on the Normandy adventure gets looked at in depth on @almurray.bsky.social ‘s excellent podcast- I know @seaspitfires.com has been on there (his award beach is awesome too!) but maybe they should get @nickhewitt4.bsky.social

So chuffed with this fabulous review from @meeware.bsky.social

Incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for Military History Matters Book of the Year 2024 alongside the amazing @seaspitfires.com @claremulley.bsky.social and many other super talented authors. Place your votes here people! www.military-history.org/books/mhm-bo...

5/ It's a rare joy to come across a book where on every page you're learning something new. I'm so glad I picked up a copy of @nickhewitt4.bsky.social's "Coastal Convoys" and will very much look forward to reading his book on D Day in the future 😀 #HistBookChat

Attention #naval #historians Anyone out there by any chance have copies of the Naval Staff Histories for Salerno (No.37) and Sicily (no.35). If so might you be willing to scan them for me? Thanks!

Festive Baileys with ice grenade…Happy Christmas everyone!

🚨THIS WEEK🚨 🎯 D-Day's frontline sailors: Right alongside troops, they called in crucial gunfire support. Hear @nickhewitt4.bsky.social reveal their vital role in the invasion. Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #history #podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

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🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 ⚡ Organizing chaos: Sailors were key in managing and marking the beaches during D-Day. Discover how they made it all happen with insights from historian @nickhewitt4.bsky.social Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #history #podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🌊 New episode! Join @nickhewitt4.bsky.social as he debunks myths about the navy's role in D-Day. Learn about the crucial contributions of sailors during the Normandy invasion. Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #history #podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🛳️ Did you know? The D-Day fleet was a staggering 7,000 ships strong! Historian @nickhewitt4.bsky.social explores the sheer scale of this naval operation. Don't miss the full story! Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #history #podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨THIS WEEK🚨 🔍 Unseen heroes of D-Day: The Combined Operations Pilotage Parties risked it all to scout beaches before the landings. @nickhewitt4.bsky.social brings his fascinating insights. Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #history #podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Dive into D-Day with historian @nickhewitt4.bsky.social ! Uncover the sailors' vital role, daring beach landings, night-time naval battles. Don't miss this fascinating dive into #NavalHistory! 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/28df1a #History #Podcast #WWII #Navy #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 COMING TOMORROW🚨 🌊 Tomorrow! Join naval historian @nickhewitt4.bsky.social as he debunks myths about the navy's role in D-Day. Learn about the crucial contributions of sailors during the Normandy invasion. #HistoryRage #Podcast #WWII #NavalHistory #DDay @yalebooks.bsky.social

What the hell just happened? #Syria #Assad I’m never going to sleep again, I miss too much.

So excited to have done this pod :)