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...

With the aid of photos & illustrations, the early chapters are proving to be very useful in explaining how mines were used & triggered. The history of the Baltic Sea and the Danish waters in both world wars is also proving to be an interesting subject. A new release by Helion Books. #histbookchat

Last year, I was fortunate to review Jane's first book introducing Stella & Harry. Delighted to see this second book, which will be published in September, has just arrived with the postie. #histbookchat

Delighted to have been sent the publicity details from William Collins today for this November's release of Hugh Sebag-Montefiore's next book. His 'Dunkirk' book is still one of my all-time favourites and this new book has been much anticipated here. #histbookchat

200 pages in and it seems my mid-book thoughts are shared by other reader's online reviews. There is very little here about any possible resistance activity that the young AH was involved in. In fact, large parts of the narrative are not about her at all. Somewhat disappointing. #histbookchat

I should also add that I am looking forward to his Autumn release on the rarely covered Tunisian campaign. #histbookchat

David's intro states that this is bringing strands from other books together. So whilst this book is a very good introduction to the subject, readers of both airborne & Arnhem books will find the content familiar. *IMO, his book on the SBS in WWII is a magnificent read & his best. #histbookchat

When a Polish SOE agent is murdered during her training, Downing Street believes a Polish investigator will be the best man to find the answers at the secretive Scottish training facility, Arisaig. This third book in the series is a cracking wartime whodunnit. Published 14th August. #histbookchat

Paul Beaver has written an excellent account about both R.J. Mitchell and Supermarine and also reminds us that a team of other people also deserve to be better remembered. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/07/mitc...

Arrived home to this early proof of Paul Beaver's next subject, R.J. Mitchell. Book is due for release in September. #histbookchat

In September we publish #Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King by Michael Livingston @medievalguy This groundbreaking study, as featured on History Hit's Agincourt, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. UK: 11/09/2025 US: 09/09/2025 bit.ly/45et9iG #Booksky #Historysky

With the #summerholidays now beginning, plan an aviation day out using our guide at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/uk-aviation-... which lists over 190 locations across the UK, from the Arctic Convoy Museum to the Dunkeswell Airfield Heritage Centre. Don't forget to check opening times and dates!

Divers have located the wreck of HMS Nottingham which was sunk off the Scottish coast during WWI. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New arrival. My postie has brought the third book in an excellent series that I have had the good fortune to review. Really looking forward to this one which will be published in August. #histbookchat

Whilst very readable, I should have realised that a publication released in D-Day's anniversary year would be more aimed at a general readership. For those who have read a lot of WWII and/or Churchill books previously, than the majority of this content will feel rather familiar. #histbookchat

Currently reading De Guingand's interesting post war thoughts, written in 1947. Not afraid to air his views, Anthony Eden comes in for some criticism for his involvement leading to the Greece debacle of 1941. #histbookchat

New Release! Author Jim Pomeroy examines how the Soviet Union supported North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. 💻️: https://tinyurl.com/4426236p

📚 Happy publication day to all of these fantastic books! What book are you going to read first? 👀 👇 Thread

A huge thank you to the good people at @grubstreetuk.bsky.social for organising these signed copies from their recent book launch at the Duxford weekend. Book six in this incredibly researched series has just been released. #histbookchat

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Yet again I find I'm not on the same page as all those historians who throw endless praise at certain books. Having several of Bishop's books, I asked for this one for Christmas. Unfortunately Paris '44 seems to spend far too long in other years. Not what I was expecting, sadly. #histbookchat

I've brought along a Robin Neillands as a holiday read to try. Whilst his narrative is very readable as he sets out to challenge some preconceived myths, I can't say that there is a great deal here that you wouldn't find elsewhere. Am I being harsh? #histbookchat

First holiday 📖 is this 'well read' copy. Neave was himself captured at Calais before his famous Colditz escape & MI9 exploits. What is clear on reading this is his anger at the 'shambolic decisions & contradictory orders that resulted in all those men who were sacrificed'. #histbookchat

The authors of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940–1945 Volume Six' had a great time at Imperial War Museum Duxford last weekend along with our publisher, John Davies. We have a limited number of signed copies for those who missed out on the event. Head to our website to order one today.

Discover the aviation history on your doorstep with our museum guide which lists over 190 museums and places of interest across the UK. ▶️ www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/uk-aviation-... #daysout Don't forget to check opening times and dates.

Another enjoyable weekend read courtesy of @navalairhistory.com & @ospreypublishing.bsky.social, covering the wartime role of the fabulous Fairey Swordfish. Published in July. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/swor...

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be launching my new book at the Edinburgh Book Festival on 22 August. Tickets are now on sale! 🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesi #tudors #stuarts #edbookfest25

@michaelnbooks.bsky.social takes a look back at both the first Gulf War & the Balkans Conflict in this new book for @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent series. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/raf-...

📖 PUBLICATION DAY 📖 Happy publication day to the latest volume in the 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War' series. Just a reminder that the authors Russell Guest, Giovanni Massimello and Andrew Thomas will be at IWM Duxford's Summer Air Show this weekend signing copies. See you there!

Not that many books available on OP Torch & Tunisia, so much was learnt from this. #histbookchat @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/bloo...

I've temporarily returned to my teenage years with this great little illustrated book on the 'Tonka'. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/pana...

Almost 30 years since the first Mission Impossible film, which was also our first date. Every MI film since has been a cinema trip for us & tonight we saw the final film. An epic franchise finishes with a fantastic film that was surprisingly moving too. Highly recommend it.

More incredible research from author Chris Goss reveals much about the German BoB aces and their victories. Out in paperback soon from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/luft...

This second book in a two part series provides readers with an excellent overall account of the Luftwaffe's night fighters. #histbookchat @scriptbooks.bsky.social @casematepublishers.bsky.social Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/nigh...