Simon P
@tallsimon.bsky.social
IT Contractor, wargamer, ex-RN tiff and submariner, volunteer guide at RN Submarine Museum. Can cook. Partial to a single malt or a good red wine
No, France wanted (still wants?) an EU that revolves around the Franco-German axis. De Gaulle knew Britain would not fit into this pattern. That was his real reason for refusing. Everything else is an excuse
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
No, France wanted (still wants?) an EU that revolves around the Franco-German axis. De Gaulle knew Britain would not fit into this pattern. That was his real reason for refusing. Everything else is an excuse
This is French protectionism. De Gaulle’s ghost still haunts the Elysee Palace
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This is French protectionism. De Gaulle’s ghost still haunts the Elysee Palace
The awning on the quarter deck is also a pointer to warmer climes
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The awning on the quarter deck is also a pointer to warmer climes
Somewhere in the Med in the late 39s judging from the Spanish Civil War recognition stripes
November 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Somewhere in the Med in the late 39s judging from the Spanish Civil War recognition stripes
And then went on to Monastir
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
And then went on to Monastir
Some some wonderful missives including today’s #NavalHistory
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Some some wonderful missives including today’s #NavalHistory
And there was much rejoicing
November 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
And there was much rejoicing
Is she the Sister Mary OMD sang about?
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Is she the Sister Mary OMD sang about?
But are they sleeping on a pile of gold?
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
But are they sleeping on a pile of gold?
We found the same, in fact we very nearly dropped the game after playing the intro scenario but thought it must be better than that. Fortunately it is
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We found the same, in fact we very nearly dropped the game after playing the intro scenario but thought it must be better than that. Fortunately it is