I occasionally get asked if I have a 'team'. Like, no. I have some mates who're YTers and we sometimes do collabs, and there's a lovely chap who's maybe going to make some maps but the research, writing, editing etc is me.
Lord Hardthrasher
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Right, new video out on Saturday, and this one you can even share.... youtu.be/1CuxYHb4VZY
The Entire Second World War in 20 Minutes
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I'll raise a pint to him and all the other guys this evening
Lucy Betteridge-Dyson@lmbd1418.bsky.social · 7d agoThinking of my Grandad today, and the men who gave their all for us in the Far East during SWW. Particularly those of XV Corps, whose stories I have become so familiar with in my research. Pictured: my Grandad and Kangaw in 2005. #VJDay
1/3 It’s Friday so a quick update before I head to the pub. The Superfortress video was a lot of fun to make, and as I said, I plan a couple of follow up. But. Three things happened, i) I fell backwards into a book on the V2 programme, ii) I got asked to do some stuff on Gallipoli,
The life of an intrepid historian is...well often quite dull tbh, but not today. On a plane to Istanbul.....more soon
If anyone fancies it, a few Hellfire Members and I are going for a few jars next month at the Barley Mow, Marylebone on Friday 18th September. Nothing fancy, just a pint. I'll be there about 6pm ish share.google/8zxzWBHNwY8o...
People seem to really like this one, maybe you will too! I have exciting plans for follow ons , albeit, I have got somewhat [very] distracted by von Braun and the Peenemünde Penis Club. Matterhorn, Meeting House, Starvation and the A-Bomb, will happen at some point - youtu.be/1zzpSaku_8s
B-29 Superfortress - A $3.7bn Trial By Fire
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Gallipoli, like, WTAF? Naval bombardment on 19th Feb doesn’t do much, the the RN hangs around. 18th March go in force & its a disaster, so they think "let's land troops now" The Turks had enough time to form A WHOLE NEW ARMY and bring it up....great job lads, great job
AI is, essentially, a bit like smoking. It makes things a bit easier, you can turn off your brain, and stuff just happens. To some extent this is harmless. You want a recipe or a travel tip – sure why not. You want to fact check a date or a person – no problem. But it is super addictive
HELP! I need, for reasons that will eventually become clear, to rapidly bone up on the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. Can anyone recommend a couple of books I can get on Kindle and/or audiobook and some documentaries that are worth watching!!! @profgsheffield.bsky.social you might be my only hope!
Now Live for Patreons...not quite sure when it'll be out for everyone else...soonish hopefully
It was great fun being on Paul's pod, really enjoyed the discussion- if you aren't subscribed you really should be! You Tube youtu.be/U6Wf5FmIH30 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/35Wmtl…
The B-17 Was Crap with Will Carver
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The B-29 crashed *a lot* [from the AAF Statistical Diget, World War II (Table 100)] – of the “Very Heavy Bombers” which were almost all B-29s, 29% of all losses happened in the US. Of the “Heavy Bombers” almost all B-17s or B-24s, that number is 14%
🚨 NEXT WEEK🚨 Was the B-17 Flying Fortress truly legendary—or just heavily mythologised? ✈️ Will Carver aka @lordhardthrasher.bsky.social challenges everything you thought you knew about this iconic WWII bomber. #HistoryRage #WW2 #Podcast
Well, about to limp over the line on a Friday, go home and probably sit catatonic on the sofa in front of the TV for an hour or two, and thence to The Editing Mines!
Watching Mclaren's pit stop strategy for Lando....
Jonah Hill Frustrated in Wolf of Wall Street
ALT: Jonah Hill Frustrated in Wolf of Wall Street
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...and it gets better; the US has arrested the Tate Bros with a view to extraditing them to the UK where they face multiple fraud, rape, sex trafficking and child pornography charges. 20+ victims over 8 years. Lovley fellows. They're also wanted in Romania which they fled whilst under arrest
Beating the Argies in Argentina and putting 6 goals past the French on the same day is quite something. Shame we couldn't play the Germans and Japanese at something to complete the set.....
The creator of Roger Rabbit (who is 85 years old by the way) is a good sort Crossposted with @openvibe.social
Out today! Ep27 of The Forgotten War Podcast tackles a massive question: What to do about Burma? Join Jack and Rob as they dive into the high-stakes Allied strategy of 1944, navigating fierce political clashes and jungle realities. #BurmaCampaign #WWII #HistoryPod
I admit to being a little taken aback with just how badly this has done - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfEN... – 60% fewer views than usual, worst video in the last six months. I think I need to have a bit of a rethink about Burma, because much as I know some love them, the numbers don’t lie.
Road to Rangoon Ep2. Jungle Commandos Operation Romulus & Hill 170
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Look, you can watch the Spanish win football anytime, but how often can you attend a Hardthrasher Premier? www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfEN...
Road to Rangoon Ep2. Jungle Commandos Operation Romulus & Hill 170
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Good news!! The new video on how Britain finally won in part of Burma is up tomorrow! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfEN... UK: 8pm BST, US: 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT, Australia: 3am Perth / 4:30am Adelaide / 5am Sydney Be there or be watching Spain in the football I guess
Road to Rangoon Ep2. Jungle Commandos Operation Romulus & Hill 170
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