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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Feb 14

Zelenskys only option is to cede occupied Ukrainian territory to Russia in order for a ceasefire. Thus commiting Russian forces to a hostile occupation, fighting Ukrainian/European government back insurgency for years. Limiting Russian capabilities in the Pacific. #geopolitics #ukraine

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Jan 25

#WW2 #BattleofBritain fighter ace #DouglasBader and #BomberCommand legend #GuyGibson both attended the same school, and both in the same house at #StEdwardsOxford #WW2facts #history

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Jan 23

The night #Hitler found out Field Marshall #Paulus had surrendered at #Stalingrad he sat and wept into bowl of #peasoup until it went cold...he knew..it was over #ww2 #history #ww2facts #easternfront

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Jan 9

The real Rolf Grüber character from #TheSoundofMusic went on to join the #HitlerJugend #SS #Panzerdivision and was allegedly taken prisoner in #Normandy in 1944 #ww2facts #history

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Jan 7

Major General Orde Wingate, pioneer of irregular #junglewarfare liked to eat raw onions in the nude.
#ordewingate #ww2facts #history #gideonforce #wingateschindits

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Jan 3

#heinrichhimmler built a glass fly chamber at the #wolfsschanze Any SS subordinate that wasn't proactive against fly/mosquitos had to spend an hour in the glass contraption, to feel "the caress of the insect" #thirdreich #nazis #himmler #ww2 #history

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Dec 1

Once we were soldiers is the natural sequel to band of brothers...

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Dec 1

In 1964 such was Bob McNamara's need for global political support for increased US intervention in #vietnam he reportedly said, "I'd pay a billion dollars for a British brigade" Harold Wison politely declined to send any military assistance, even a token brigade #vietnamwar #history

History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Nov 22

Democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. #tytlercycle #history #alexandertytler

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Nov 12

#Rathduff House and estate in #Tipperary #Ireland was the location for top secret #doomsday scenario 1940 airbase, where remaining RAF fighters would continue fighting in the event of a successful German invasion of England. Still not officially admitted to this day. #secret #history #ww2

History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Nov 9

Admiral Chan Chak, hero of the #battleforhongkong took 5 torpedo boats and saved the Royal Navy

History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Oct 23

77th Brigade of the British Army, have a fifth column aka 'column 5' their role is psychological warfare using social media. Fact.

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 17

In 1936 Spain had the 4th largest gold reserves in the world. 3 years later, they had none. Stalin celebrated the arrival of the gold with a politburo banquet, in which he was famously quoted as saying, "The Spaniards will never see their gold again, just as they don't see their ears" #history

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 14

Yes you are! Of course you are! .... sorry wrong brother.

History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 11

'Leisure' their debut album is for me their best. Enjoy

History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Audible doesn't look good in your house

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 10

3rd South African Regt. Cpl Jackie became their mascot when his owner was drafted into war, and wouldn't leave Jackie at home. Jackie received injuries, inc; shrapnel lodged in his leg and arm and had hus right leg blown off, he sentry, and fought at Battle of the Somme.

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Correct 👍🏻

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 9

How much do you know about the roles of baboons in #ww1 ? #militaryhistory #history #baboonsatwar

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 9

How much did Willy Messerschmitt's over complicated designs, and obsession with new designs hold back the progress of the Luftwaffe in #ww2 #messerschmitt #luftwaffe #history

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Sep 7

German war crimes are mostly associated with world war two, but never forget #therapeofbelgium 1914 - 1918

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Aug 30

The majestic #vistula a brave and noble ancient kingdom fought along each bank! East and West! Against unspeakable tyranny! And lived to see those colossal oppressors become subjocated and belittled by the international community! Don't give up hope #palestine ! Believe! #poland 🇵🇱👊🏻 #palestine 🇵🇸

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Aug 26

They are again searching for the body of Captain Robert Nairac. No doubt he was a very brave soldier, albeit somewhat reckless...but the question of his involvement in the Miami Showband massacre still prevail. Was he involved? #thetroubles #captainrobertnairac #miamishowband #southarmagh #14int

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Aug 17

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History Please Bob @robertdownes.bsky.social · Aug 16

#ww2 #militaryhistory #20thcentury #fallofsingapore #dailyww2question Just how much did General Percival know about the Japanese treatment prisoners of war when he ordered the surrender of 85,000 men to 36,000 Japanese at Singapore?

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