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Casemate Illustrated takes a look at the craft of both Allied & Axis fleets, as well as the operations in which they were used. My thanks to @scriptbooks.bsky.social #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/midg...

Placed in charge of the weekly grocery shop at Tesco this evening and of course stopped off at the books section. Very surprised on opening this book to find it signed by the late Mr Forsyth! No sticker on cover to say so and the rest were also signed.

Been chipping away at this over the past week & was using a day off to push on, but I've given up. Of the 260 pages of narrative, the mission doesn't start until page 140. This followed chapter after chapter of introducing key figures. Sorry Max, but Damien's is far more thrilling. #histbookchat

Sorry Daily Mail, I'm afraid it doesn't. #histbookchat

If only. #histbookchat

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A busy week awaits, so a relaxing weekend beforehand allowed me to get through this excellent illustrated book. @scriptbooks.bsky.social #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/germ...

Just finished over my early morning coffee. Roger's research included access to German archives & so provides some much needed balance to the usual Allied perspective. With many shorter chapters, it allowed for a broader range to be covered. Highly readable & certainly recommended. #histbookchat

I'm a huge admirer of Hugh's Dunkirk book, but personally I struggle to keep an interest when a book's narrative is constantly interrupted to quote from first hand accounts. Clearly well written and a huge book for the money, but sadly just not for me. #histbookchat

Four years ago on a beautiful November day. Whilst we stood in Guy Gibson's office at RAF Scampton, a Red Arrow taxied past.

@midgegillies.bsky.social reveals the remarkable stories of the early female pilots risking it all to cross the Atlantic. Another top read for 2025. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/atla...

Having arrived home soaked from working out in Storm Claudia, it feels rather appropriate that these two review books should be waiting for me.💦🚢 #histbookchat

Described by an established historian as 'the definitive history', it is hard to disagree. Available now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. 📚 historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/pear...

Having dodged the worse of the weather warning for Wales today, it's even nicer to come home to some book post. Delighted to have received a review copy of @midgegillies.bsky.social new book. #histbookchat

The attack on the French at Mers-el-Kébir to the hunt for the Bismarck. Force H played a vital role in WWII. These & so much more is covered in @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent new book. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...

A longer Saturday shift than expected, so my mood was much improved on returning home to some book post. My thanks to @ospreypublishing.bsky.social for these new arrivals today for review. #histbookchat

Publication day today for the 9th book in my Master of War series, so a signing session at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social for these first editions.

If you like a podcast... A special one-off episode by historian Dan Jones reveals 200 incredible stories of the RNLI during the second world war. rnli.org/news-and-med...

Cannot recommend this series enough. Signed & dedicated too! #histbookchat

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Another new book spotted. How the grandfather of a future England footballer gathered intelligence for Bletchley Park from his secret garden bunker! #histbookchat www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-spy-wh...

This looks like an interesting read. New book on Albania during the second world war. #histbookchat www.tiranatimes.com/albania-in-t...

As it's that time of year. I remember reading this series when I was still living at home. Was it that draughty old house, or these stories that made the hairs on my neck stand up? #histbookchat

Huge news for historians & researchers, as over 2 million second world war service records will be available online for the first time. www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ww2-ser...

This is my new book (26/026). It's the 1st time in years that I'll be published as 'Shona' rather than 'S.G.'and I am very happy to be reclaiming my name. It's about a reading society formed in a northern Scottish town in the 1830s. Drama ensues. (My mother-in-law crocheted the shawl 🧶)

Very sad news from the weekend. Canadian military historian and author, Tim Cook has died. #histbookchat www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Yesterday's arrival follows a long search. Probably the most expensive booklet that I will ever buy, this local publication from 1991 had only one print run and quickly sold out. #HistBookChat

I've been gradually reducing my book reviewing commitments in readiness for October's planned changes at work. Delighted then to have just finished this highlight of my reading in 2025. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/tuni...

This latest book from @grubstreetuk.bsky.social reveals another excellent selection of first-hand accounts from RAF personel. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/raf-...

Publication day for Andrew Morton's 'Winston And The Windsors'. A fantastic account of W.C's relationship with the monarchy through two world wars & an abdication. One of my books of the year! #histbookchat Please find below a link to my review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/wins...

Luckily I now have a few days off that coincides with Storm Amy's arrival. For this #histbookchat and weekend, I shall be reading & reviewing a new book that I cannot tell you about! ??🤫?? It is excellent so far & under a publicity embargo until next week. So a photo of my most recent purchase. 📚

This new book is packed with useful WWII related information. From army ranks and units, to operational names and soldier's slang. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/brit...

My latest read, courtesy of @scriptbooks.bsky.social, is written by the chief German intelligence officer during the time surrounding D-Day. Please find below a link to my book review. #histbookchat historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/norm...

The future of the former Lincolnshire RAF base at Woodhall Spa is still up in the air. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lancaster sculpture near Lincoln to be installed this weekend. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Last night saw the launch of 'The Shy Assassin' by Black Robertson at Aces High Gallery. A good time was had by all! We have limited signed copies available on our website now: grubstreet.co.uk/product/the-...

New arrival for review courtesy of @scriptbooks.bsky.social Major Friedrich Hayn was a German intelligence chief stationed in Normandy at the time of the D-Day landings. #histbookchat

I don't think I've asked this question on here before. As we start a new month. Do you set yourself regular reading targets, or note how much you have read? With irregular shift patterns nowadays I have had to learn to accept that my daily reading time will fluctuate. #histbookchat

This coming week sees @grubstreetuk.bsky.social publication of the remarkable & unknown story of one of 'the few'. A Spitfire ace who would later also fly on bombing raids. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

Early shifts this week, but I have still managed to get halfway through this excellent book, which is published next week by @grubstreetuk.bsky.social. Definitely one to look out for. #histbookchat

Full of history. Quiet island location. Plenty of rooms to fill with books. 📚 Just the 💰 side to sort out then. #histbookchat www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Huge thanks to my chums at @grubstreetuk.bsky.social for today's arrival. Black's book is published next week and I have been looking forward to reviewing this. #histbookchat

One from the TBR pile that covers the lesser known battles at Alamein. Packed with veteran's own accounts and photographs which are mostly published here for the very first time. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/chao...

In-between the review books, I've been reading @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social first Oxford mystery. A most intriguing story with fascinating characters that kept me guessing until the end. I've really enjoyed it and now must get my skates on as book three comes out in October! 📚 #histbookchat

A fabulous local book packed with so much WWII history. Airfields, Home Guard & the secretive Auxiliary Units are all included, with proceeds from book sales going to charity too. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

Too often the books from some of the larger publishers are overhyped and prove somewhat disappointing. This new arrival from Scottish publishers, Whittles, is proving to be one of my books of 2025 & all profits go to charity too. Two reasons to possibly tempt you? Review to follow. #histbookchat

Bomber Command's mine laying operations proved to be highly successful, yet before 2025 so few books have ever really discussed it. This book is a real gem! #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/oper...