@neildrysdale.bsky.social hi Neil. I was looking at our article and noticed that the grandson of Alistair Madonald posted a comment in October! Apparently his dad (Alistair’s son) is still alive and could add some more information! I’ve posted a reply but no idea if he’ll see it.

Trump’s Greenland speech at the WEF except it’s the voice of Pingu

#WW2 #WW2books #pow #prisonersofwar

A very brief look at Frank Carruthers’ story from my book. He operated a clandestine radio set and witnessed some of the horrors of the Holocaust during his time as a POW. #TheUndefeated #WW2books #HistBookChat

Some wintry scenes from around the area of Stalag XVIIIA Wolfsburg, Austria #TheUndefeated #WW2pics #WW2photos

Some more photos acquired while researching my book. Lots of larger POW camps built theatres as an outlet for the prisoners. Those who didn’t have to work had lots of time on their hands and often crafted elaborate sets, props and costumes. #TheUndefeated #WW2pics #WW2photos

#TheUndefeated coming soon #ww2 #books

#HistBookChat another short teaser for my book “The Undefeated”. I have almost 3k followers on this platform so if some of you could like and share this post it would go a long way to helping a first time author get noticed. @barnthorn.bsky.social

The gathering of the secondary sources has begun. #HistBookChat.

#HistBookChat snapshots of men in the moment they became POWs. #TheUndefeated

#HistBookChat a brief taste of Christmas behind the wire #TheIndefeated

#HistBookChat trailer #2 for my book. Coming from @barnthorn.bsky.social in the New Year.

If you’d like to know a little bit more about me and my forthcoming book, The Undefeated, www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/team/bill-ro...

#histbookchat I decided to make a short trailer for my forthcoming book to give a little flavour of what to expect.

Great work from our own Highland IC member @bill1940.bsky.social Looking forward to The Undefeated.

The good people at @barnthorn have been kind enough to let me share this image of the proposed cover of my first book - The Undefeated - a fresh look at the experiences of US and DUKE POWs in Europe which should be coming to your shelves in January 26! #historybookposts

Three years ago with @almurray.bsky.social and James Holland talking about Prisoners of War. This weekend I should be putting the finishing touches to the manuscript of “The Undefeated” coming soon from @barnthorn.bsky.social

Doing some additional research today.

Join us and our colleagues at Stirling Castle on May 3-4 to commemorate VE Day 80. Experience talks, handling sessions, and re-enactments. All activities will be included in the price of your admission ticket. You can find out more here: shorturl.at/6uJQF Image © Stirling Castle

As part of VE Day 80 at Stirling Castle (3–4 May), Susan Kemp shares the true story of the ‘Ballachulish Three’—POWs who escaped Nazi Germany in 1940, trekking 1000+ miles home using Gaelic to hide their identity. Talks at 11am & 2pm daily. Photo: trio post-escape, Glencoe backdrop.

VE Day 80 has begun at Stirling Castle & The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum! Join us for lectures, re-enactments & more—all included with your ticket. Also on Sun 4 May. Info: shorturl.at/v6NeQ 📷: Stirling Castle, Historic Environment Scotland

Extract from sworn affidavit given by Captain Irwin RAMC regarding the death of a Scottish POW. The headstone inscription suggests perhaps his parents had some knowledge of how he died probably from other prisoners.

Reading through testimonies of British POWs about their treatment is grim but fascinating. This man was meant to be giving medical care but instead subjected them to brutal and callous treatment.

I’m convinced the men who fought in the Second World War were made of different stuff.

80 years ago today an American task force broke 60 km through German lines to liberate thousands of men in Stalag IXb near Bad Orb. One of them was my Grandad Sapper George Wood who had been captured 4 years earlier in Crete. Thinking of him and his brave liberators today.

Morning! Part 2 of our minelaying/gardening extravaganza is out today. Channel Dash, uboats, DDay, loads of stats, Harris - this episode has it all! www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Most people know about Red Cross parcels from WW2. Most of the testimonies I’ve read from POWs credit them with keeping them alive. Millions were distributed between 39-45 but not many realise that without donations from the public they wouldn’t have been available.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6633... #History #WW2 #POW #GreatEscape

Maybe it’s because I’m getting soft in my old age, but this postcard from a POW to his daughter made me feel a bit emotional.

Also this bit of mind boggling maths.

Found this while looking through some 40s newspapers for research. Top tier Beaufighter puns here.

Today I am mostly writing about repatriation of prisoners. #amwriting @barnthorn.bsky.social

A great couple of nights for the Highland IC. First @almurray.bsky.social with the Gordon’s in Aberdeen and then the Seaforths in Inverness. ‘Highland Divs’

While recently reading through SHAEF files related to POW camps I came across a report on what Allied troops uncovered at Buchenwald. A grim but necessary reminder of a horror that still haunts us. #HMD2025 1/3

#OTD 70 years ago, prisoner of war drama, THE COLDITZ STORY (1955) was released. Packed with pluck and boys own adventure, it cemented an image of that iconic Oflag that's been repeated ever since, but it's not where that popular image began (or ended)... 🧵 1/9 #WW2 #Film

(1943, North Africa.) Indian Long Range Squadron (ILRS) performed some missions with the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) but were not a part of it. #WW2 #HISTORY

Sorry anyone who is trying to privately message me. @support.bsky.team still haven’t resolved the problems with messaging that have been ongoing since last year.

Found this just down the road from my brother in law’s house in Ahoghill, County Antrim. German Kriegsmarine Schnellboot S-Boot Engine at Ahoghill. It’s a Mercedes Benz MB511 diesel engine as used in German E boats during the Second World War. It’s a V20 Supercharged Diesel… 1/2

Christmas Recollections of POW Pvt E.G. Laker, 4th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment

I feel seen.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a Stalag experienced by Driver Gordon Manners of the Royal Signals in December 1940.

A very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate...and a huge thank you to all our listeners, guests & supporters. We couldn't do it without you! Thanks for helping make Never Mind The Dambusters such a success ❤️

A little Christmas Eve Kreigie humour.

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 "Literally starving." @nickleh.bsky.social reveals how food shortages ravaged the Channel Islands even before the brutal final winter. ❄️🥖 Learn more about the untold suffering. Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/294b2b #history #podcast #WWII

Battle of the Bulge. Men from 51 "Highland" Infantry Division. #WW2 #HISTORY

Excited to be able to share this news with you all. Coming to your shelves in 2025!