Rob Coughlan 🇦🇺🇺🇦🇲🇫🇪🇺🇱🇦🇬🇪
@landofrob.bsky.social
Retired teacher, History, particularly military history. Master of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Researching. Learning to grow food. Dog lover. Proud Dad and Pop. Anti fascist Anti Rascist
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Let us remember the 26 Nov 1942 when the Battle of Brisbane commenced. Australian servicemen rioting in the street with their US Allies.
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Let us remember the 26 Nov 1942 when the Battle of Brisbane commenced. Australian servicemen rioting in the street with their US Allies.
Quisling
Real pros.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Quisling
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“Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth.”
― Jules Verne, A Journey to the Center of the Earth
― Jules Verne, A Journey to the Center of the Earth
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth.”
― Jules Verne, A Journey to the Center of the Earth
― Jules Verne, A Journey to the Center of the Earth
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24 November 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Alex Weijel, was born in Enschede.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
24 November 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Alex Weijel, was born in Enschede.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
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What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
A must read to gain some focus through the msm reporting.
3/ On its current trajectory, Russia does not appear able to win this war. You can read the full article at this link:
mickryan.substack.com/p/russia-can...
mickryan.substack.com/p/russia-can...
Russia Cannot Win in Ukraine on its Current Trajectory: Assessing Russia’s 2025 War Effort
A comprehensive assessment of Russia's 2025 war against Ukraine, how it might measure its strategic success or failure, and what this means for the direction of the war in Ukraine.
mickryan.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A must read to gain some focus through the msm reporting.
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I recently had the opportunity to discuss my latest #Ukraine trip with Seth Jones for his Last Line of Defense podcast. You can listen to our full conversation at the link.
www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
Is Putin Winning the War or Just Buying Time? | The Last Line of Defense | CSIS Podcasts
Host Seth Jones talks with Mick Ryan, retired Australian Army Major General, about his recent visit to Ukraine's frontlines.
www.csis.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I recently had the opportunity to discuss my latest #Ukraine trip with Seth Jones for his Last Line of Defense podcast. You can listen to our full conversation at the link.
www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
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⚡️ Update: Senior US official casts doubt on reported Ukraine peace proposal conditions.
A senior U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent that "you can't believe everything you read in the press," a comment that casts doubt on whether some of the conditions are actually in the U.S. peace proposal.
A senior U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent that "you can't believe everything you read in the press," a comment that casts doubt on whether some of the conditions are actually in the U.S. peace proposal.
New US peace plan pushes Ukraine toward capitulation — here's what we know so far
The United States is advancing a new peace proposal for ending Russia's war against Ukraine, a plan that Ukrainian officials say mirrors Moscow's maximalist demands and revives concessions the Kremlin...
kyivindependent.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
⚡️ Update: Senior US official casts doubt on reported Ukraine peace proposal conditions.
A senior U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent that "you can't believe everything you read in the press," a comment that casts doubt on whether some of the conditions are actually in the U.S. peace proposal.
A senior U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent that "you can't believe everything you read in the press," a comment that casts doubt on whether some of the conditions are actually in the U.S. peace proposal.
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The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
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I have just released my regular update on war and strategic competition. This week, it is focused on Trump & Putin's 28-point plan they wish to impose on #Ukraine, but also includes Pacific security and my regular Big Five recommended reads.
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Trump Pact is Afghanistan All Over Again, But With Much Worse Outcomes. The Big Five, 23 November edition
My regular update on war and strategic competition, with a focus on Trump and Putin's 28-point capitulation document imposed on Ukraine, as well as my regular Big Five recommended reads.
mickryan.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I have just released my regular update on war and strategic competition. This week, it is focused on Trump & Putin's 28-point plan they wish to impose on #Ukraine, but also includes Pacific security and my regular Big Five recommended reads.
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
Playing trains this morning. My nerly 3.5 grandson made the track for us.
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Playing trains this morning. My nerly 3.5 grandson made the track for us.
I went to the WA Aviation Heritage Museum with my eldest grandson yesterday. Not a bad collection of non flying aircraft. Volunteers were a wealth of informatiin. Even this non aircraft enthusiast found it interesting.
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I went to the WA Aviation Heritage Museum with my eldest grandson yesterday. Not a bad collection of non flying aircraft. Volunteers were a wealth of informatiin. Even this non aircraft enthusiast found it interesting.
A tragedy for any library
#Victorians! Our State Library is being trashed by a series of executives with no experience or understanding of public collections. Many hired as 'temps' without full process, who then caused scandals & exodus of specialist & librarian staff: a full wreck looms. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
State Library proposes major cuts to staff and services
The library plans halve the number of reference librarians it employs and reduce the number of computers available for public use in a move that has outraged staff.
www.theage.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A tragedy for any library
My daughter is now a Navy wife.
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My daughter is now a Navy wife.
Louis Davout had a big day at day care.
November 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Louis Davout had a big day at day care.
Brilliant work. Well worth it.
Since Christmas is coming up, we're doing another limited run of signed Fall of Civilizations books!
I can write a dedication to whoever you like, so it's the perfect gift for a Fall of Civs fan in your life... Hurry as I'm afraid supply is limited!
LINK: www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/fall-...
I can write a dedication to whoever you like, so it's the perfect gift for a Fall of Civs fan in your life... Hurry as I'm afraid supply is limited!
LINK: www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/fall-...
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Brilliant work. Well worth it.
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Leaked Coalition talking points direct MPs to argue dumping net zero does not conflict with Paris agreement
Leaked Coalition talking points direct MPs to argue dumping net zero does not conflict with Paris agreement
Exclusive: Guidance distributed to MPs seeks to pre-empt questions about plan’s compatibility with Paris agreement, indicating opposition is aware of potential breach
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Coalition MPs are being told to argue that the decision to dump a net zero emissions target is “entirely consistent” with the Paris agreement, despite leaked documents suggesting the opposition is aware such a position could conflict with Australia’s obligations under the climate pact.
Guardian Australia has obtained talking points issued to MPs to help them stay on message about Sussan Ley’s new energy and emissions plan, which was finalised on Sunday after months of bitter infighting. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Leaked Coalition talking points direct MPs to argue dumping net zero does not conflict with Paris agreement
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Stunning 2,000 year-old #Roman purple glass bottle, probably used for perfume.
📷 Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins
#Archaeology
📷 Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins
#Archaeology
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Stunning 2,000 year-old #Roman purple glass bottle, probably used for perfume.
📷 Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins
#Archaeology
📷 Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins
#Archaeology
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📢 1/ Zurab Japaridze leader of Girchi – More Freedom, has refused parole, despite being legally eligible after 6 months in prison with 1 month left.
According to a post on his Facebook page, he won’t “cooperate with the Russian regime in any way.”
According to a post on his Facebook page, he won’t “cooperate with the Russian regime in any way.”
November 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
📢 1/ Zurab Japaridze leader of Girchi – More Freedom, has refused parole, despite being legally eligible after 6 months in prison with 1 month left.
According to a post on his Facebook page, he won’t “cooperate with the Russian regime in any way.”
According to a post on his Facebook page, he won’t “cooperate with the Russian regime in any way.”
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I haven’t seen this get covered in English yet so let me translate.
Grok is saying that the crematories at Auschwitz’s were conceived as disinfectant chambers, not mass execution and that the law has made it taboo to acknowledge that this is what they were
X is a Nazi site. Get off the Nazi site.
Grok is saying that the crematories at Auschwitz’s were conceived as disinfectant chambers, not mass execution and that the law has made it taboo to acknowledge that this is what they were
X is a Nazi site. Get off the Nazi site.
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I haven’t seen this get covered in English yet so let me translate.
Grok is saying that the crematories at Auschwitz’s were conceived as disinfectant chambers, not mass execution and that the law has made it taboo to acknowledge that this is what they were
X is a Nazi site. Get off the Nazi site.
Grok is saying that the crematories at Auschwitz’s were conceived as disinfectant chambers, not mass execution and that the law has made it taboo to acknowledge that this is what they were
X is a Nazi site. Get off the Nazi site.
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A #Roman glass bottle, in blue, white, & green glass with gold gilt decoration. It was probably once used to hold perfume or perfumed oil, about 1800-2000 years ago.
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A #Roman glass bottle, in blue, white, & green glass with gold gilt decoration. It was probably once used to hold perfume or perfumed oil, about 1800-2000 years ago.
When I was young, like in the 60s, and I would see someone in a public place, animated and talking out loud, I would think mmmm mental health issue.
In 2025 the same thought slips into my mind until quickly realising they are on the phone.
I find this discombobulating.
In 2025 the same thought slips into my mind until quickly realising they are on the phone.
I find this discombobulating.
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
When I was young, like in the 60s, and I would see someone in a public place, animated and talking out loud, I would think mmmm mental health issue.
In 2025 the same thought slips into my mind until quickly realising they are on the phone.
I find this discombobulating.
In 2025 the same thought slips into my mind until quickly realising they are on the phone.
I find this discombobulating.
The Napoleonic Wars is my historical period. However I see parallels with Napoleon's use of manpower, through conscription a.d that of Putin's. I am not saying the outcome will be the same just that it crossed mybmind.
I have just published my weekly update on modern war and strategic competition. This week: the Battle of Pokrovsk, Russian casualties, deep-strike campaigns, China's 3rd aircraft carrier commissions, as well as my recommended war and national security reads.
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...
Russian Casualties Rise, Ukraine Strikes Russian Power Facilities and the Battle of Pokrovsk Continues - The Big Five, 9 November edition
My regular update on global conflict. This week: the Battle of Pokrovsk, Russian casualties and China's 3rd aircraft carrier commissions, as well as my recommended war and national security reads
mickryan.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Napoleonic Wars is my historical period. However I see parallels with Napoleon's use of manpower, through conscription a.d that of Putin's. I am not saying the outcome will be the same just that it crossed mybmind.
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I have just published my weekly update on modern war and strategic competition. This week: the Battle of Pokrovsk, Russian casualties, deep-strike campaigns, China's 3rd aircraft carrier commissions, as well as my recommended war and national security reads.
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...
Russian Casualties Rise, Ukraine Strikes Russian Power Facilities and the Battle of Pokrovsk Continues - The Big Five, 9 November edition
My regular update on global conflict. This week: the Battle of Pokrovsk, Russian casualties and China's 3rd aircraft carrier commissions, as well as my recommended war and national security reads
mickryan.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I have just published my weekly update on modern war and strategic competition. This week: the Battle of Pokrovsk, Russian casualties, deep-strike campaigns, China's 3rd aircraft carrier commissions, as well as my recommended war and national security reads.
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...
mickryan.substack.com/p/russian-ca...