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Christopher G. Mainwaring

@mostserenechris.bsky.social

MA History Second World War Writing about the Battle for Belarus 1943-1944 and Operation Bagration. https://christophergmainwaring.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrishobbycorner/

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Logistics of the Front: The Power Behind Soviet Mobility This article argues that the major contribution of the front was in restoring railway lines, by use of railway brigades and major units of the national railway, the NKPS. The fronts pushed forward,...

My latest paper has just been published as Open Access in the Journal of Slavic Military Studies:

The Logistics behind the Front: The power behind Soviet mobility

doi.org/10.1080/1351...

23.11.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm late to the show, but the World Cup draw was an abysmal cringefest.

06.12.2025 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?

I think I'd be alright, but I wouldn't stick around Captain Flint any longer than I needed to.

25.11.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There were a few things I missed, but it would have been cruel to deny you the toilet break at the end if I had gone on any longer πŸ˜…

25.11.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's very kind of you, thank you!

25.11.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lurching to Bounding: The First Belorussian Offensive, October 1943 to March 194
YouTube video by WW2TV Lurching to Bounding: The First Belorussian Offensive, October 1943 to March 194

I'm excited to say I'll be making an appearance on WW2TV later this month to talk about the first Soviet attempt to destroy Army Group Centre and liberate the BSSR in the autumn-winter of 1943/44.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjDj...

05.11.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thats good, I love a good hobby hack!

15.09.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clean the lid of your #citadel #paints #shorts #miniaturepainting #paintingguide
YouTube video by Misterminipainter Clean the lid of your #citadel #paints #shorts #miniaturepainting #paintingguide

I know the feeling. Have you tried this method?
youtube.com/shorts/9XUQl...

15.09.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm forever unclogging the lids of citadel paints πŸ˜…

15.09.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wasn't on the Honours List, next year perhaps? πŸ˜‚

14.06.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing a lot more misinformation about the Second World War on social media recently and it's tiresome.

10.05.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes! In fact it should be on its way to me soon.

24.04.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A powerful image.

24.04.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

E-books are a good remedy, but there's something nice about having the real thing.

24.04.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anyone else have a pile of books and not enough shelf space? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜… #history #WW2 #WWII #Easternfront

24.04.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I am delighted to say that after all the hard work I have received a Distinction for my MA Dissertation comparing the First Belorussian Offensive and Operation Bagration! I'm looking forward to what comes next whatever that may be. #History #WWII #WW2 #Easternfront #RedArmy #Wehrmacht

26.03.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwback to a game of Legions Imperialis earlier this year. #warhammer #wargaming #6mm

31.12.2024 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been thinking of giving this a go. I much prefer the older editions.

31.12.2024 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow thats an excellent collection! Its good motivation to get mine done haha.

28.12.2024 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The German general don't blame Hitler challenge (impossible)
#history #WWII #WW2

24.12.2024 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling these Romans done, now into the next batch! #wargaming #historicalwargaming #6mm #romans

24.12.2024 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice. He looks great, I love a good conversion. My guys are 3rd company so I've got my own made up captain.

21.12.2024 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would be a sight to behold!

21.12.2024 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greetings fellow successionist.

21.12.2024 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah definitely, I love seeing them all massed up. Its time to get more people (namely my friends) onboard with smaller scales!

21.12.2024 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! They are a nice change of pace from 28mm. I'm going to give Hail Caesar a go first but the main challenge is roping my mates in to play a game with me πŸ˜‚

20.12.2024 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wip 6mm Late Republic Romans. Just waiting on some flock to arrive. These are my first 6mm historicals, looking forward to getting into it more! #wargaming #historicalwargaming #6mm #romans

20.12.2024 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Handsculpted looks so good!

20.12.2024 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doing some writing after a 2-1 loss in the 94th minute is not good for morale πŸ˜‚

14.12.2024 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwback to our last game of 40k a few weeks ago. #warhammer #warhammercommunity

12.12.2024 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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