@peterhart.bsky.social
Military historian of sorts. Latest books: 'Laugh or Fly', 'Chain of Fire: Campaigning in Egypt & the Sudan, 1882-1898' & 'Beggar Me: I'm a Prisoner'. But really I'm mainly the lead singer of 'Those Naughty Lumps' and 'Pete & the Lovehearts'
Two highlights with this podcast our second on the Battle of Omdurman, 1898! Firstly, the blank stupidity - and courage - of the 21st Lancers famous charge and secondly the worst ever Winston Churchill impression! Bring back Gary! Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/1ox4...
07.08.2025 10:16 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1The end of another cricket season after a brilliant test series! I don’t suppose we’ll ever know who wins the county championship suspended for the shite-festival that is The Hundred. By the time that shit has dribbled to its conclusion our heads will be turned by football!
04.08.2025 16:59 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Battle of Omdurman is not an easy subject. And to do it without Gary is even worse. Perhaps a massive outpouring of love might persuade him to stay? Any way the first of three podcasts on this cathartic, murderous battle. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/0gCU...
31.07.2025 07:46 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
Sad times! The very last podcast featuring Gary Bain. An opportunity for an outpouring of love for all he has done for me and our listeners! Thanks Gary! Appropriately he finishes with 'One Last Heave' and the advance to Omdurman. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/1x6E...
24.07.2025 08:23 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
I'm talking on the Battle of Atbara, 8 April 1898 at the National Army Museum at 12.00 on Friday 25 July. Its free but you need to book. It would be great to see many of you there!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/bat...
I'm back at the NAM to give this talk on The Battle of Atbara, 1898. It would be great to see all my chums there! That means you! And it seems to be free - although you have to book!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/bat...
Last chance to book for my talk on the Battle of Omdurman tomorrow 15.00 19 July) at the National Army Museum in that there London. Looking forward to it! Come along chums!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/bat...
The Battle of Atbara on 8 April 1898 saw the Dervishes trying to defend a thorn zeriba and trenches against the most modern weapons the Anglo-Egyptian army under Kitchener could throw at them. The result was little more than a massacre. Please share - thanks!
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Another talk at the National Army Museum. This one is 15.00 on 19th July & about the The Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. What a dramatic story it is - and you Great War enthusiasts will recognise most of the protagonists! Book your ticket today!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/bat...
That's a very old photo!
11.07.2025 21:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Orion are selling Kindles of my books for just £2.99. Now's your chance! Even I bought them!
amazon.co.uk/stores/Peter...?
The success of the Dongola campaign meant that in 1898 Kitchener was ready to advance towards Omdurman, moving up along the Sudan Military Railway and the Nile to Atbara. The time of reckoning was approaching for the Khalifa's armies. Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/3brV...
10.07.2025 14:45 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Finally got round to starting Chain of Sausages(🔥)😀 @peterhart.bsky.social @garyba.bsky.social corker chaps🍺🍻👍👏
02.07.2025 23:31 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0The fourth member or our team is Warren Smith, better known as Wazza! He will be assisting Gary, Paul and Pete with their talks, bringing a new life to quotations from men long dead. If you want to know more then follow the link: www.facebook.com/events/14380...
01.07.2025 13:22 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Who else is speaking at the Outline Launch?
Meet Gary Bain. Formally a top executive at TFL.
His talk is:
I’M OUT! ESCAPE TO THE FRONTIER
It’s not all over when they escape. An examination of the trials and pitfalls of trying to get out of Germany.
For more info: www.facebook.com/events/14380...
Who is chairing the Outline Publishing Launch I hear you say?
It is that epitome of urban charm, suave sophistication and cool - Jonny Dyer.
He is confident of keeping order and delivering entertainment for all!
For more information - follow the Link: facebook.com/events/14380...
So who is speaking at the Outline Publishing Launch on Friday 4 July?
Paul Hildyard is speaking on:
BRIGADIER GENERAL HUBERT REES & THE ATTACK ON SERRE, 1ST JULY 1916
A talk not to be missed. For more information on how to book follow the the link: www.facebook.com/events/14380...
Here we are again: the Battles of Suakin, 1885. Do we ever learn? Is there any real point? Or is it all a distraction to cover the utter failure to relieve Gordon and lift the siege of Khartoum? Please share - and thanks chums! open.spotify.com/episode/3HLw...
27.06.2025 21:16 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Time is running out - book today!
Launch by Outline Publishing
WHEN IS THIS DRAMATIC EVENT?
18.30-21.30 on Friday, 4 July
WHERE?
At the East Finchley Constitutional Club
9 The Walks, London, N2 8DE
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR JUST £30?
For more info follow the link: www.facebook.com/events/14380...
The Grand Old Duke of York comes to mind when we discuss the Rive Column attempt to rescue Gordon of Khartoum! 'Late' is the word that springs to mind for both the column and Gordon himself! Please share chums! open.spotify.com/episode/4CY4...
20.06.2025 09:43 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Anyone fancy coming along to this at the National Army Museum at 12.00 on the 25 July. www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/bat...
16.06.2025 17:09 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The excitement rises to a frenzy with our latest episode: THE DASH TO KHARTOUM? Hmmm have a guess! But what a story it is. And if they fail who can we blame? Well I blame Gary! Join us and share the thrills, but even better share to your legions of chums! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/15al...
12.06.2025 12:53 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us in June 2026 for a special Somme 1916 tour. You’ll get not one, not two but THREE published authors on the subject leading you around the battlefield. @alexchurchill.bsky.social, @peterhart.bsky.social and bestselling Richard Van Emden on his first ever tour www.istoriatravel.org/somme
11.06.2025 16:23 — 👍 8 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
Time is running out to sign up for our September Gallipoli tour. Join @peterhart.bsky.social and @alexchurchill.bsky.social for a week exploring the peninsula in fine detail, led by the testimonies of the men who were there www.istoriatravel.org/gallipoli
11.06.2025 16:25 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
In June 2026, I’ll be taking a group to the Somme with a lineup of THREE authors/guides who have published on the infamous battle of 1916. To join me, @peterhart.bsky.social and the mighty Richard Van Emden, who explore more details at www.istoriatravel.org/somme
11.06.2025 10:32 — 👍 31 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0Gasp!
08.06.2025 15:45 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks chum!
06.06.2025 14:46 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Desert Column is on its way - at last - to try and rescue Charles Gordon from the siege of Khartoum! High society on camels, what more could you want? Clue trained infantry! Some terrible battles result. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/55c9...
05.06.2025 19:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Early birds paying BEFORE 20 JUNE for our OUTLINE PUBLISHING launch conference can have their choice of one of the following hardback books:
At Close Range: An Artillery Regiment at War, 1939-45
Burning Steel: A Tank Regiment at War, 1939-45
Footsloggers: An Infantry Battalion at War, 1939-45
Both Gary & I are very excited as our new series based on our book Laugh or Fly begins this month in Britain at War. We also have a column every month! Take out a subscription today - its a great read and expands your interests into new and interesting areas!
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