Andrew Harrison

Do you know, I don't know?! I didn't realise until now that Galago Books had gone out of business so I'm not sure where that leaves me and the rights to my work.

YouTube video by lazydog67 Not A Military War

youtu.be/2suBFKScqg8?... - some shameless self promotion....

I have and thought it quite good, especially as it didn't treat the Indochina War as a mere adjunct to the main American lead event. There's still so much to be learned and shared about the subject outside of France and this doco does a good job in encouraging fresh exploration on the campaign.

(Monty doing his Kenneth Williams impression).

Yes she is. My wife is all 'Monty'd Out'(!)

I did!

My wife thinks I'm weird about my interest in military history...'not bloody Monty/Normandy/Indochina again!'

They certainly look the part, I quite like the Staghound.

Greyhound, Hoa Binh area 1951. I wouldn't have said it was particularly suited to a theatre where metalled roads were in short supply.

A lack of critical thinking, enabling people to challenge what is said or written doesn't help, but that's a common problem worldwide.

M-24 Chaffee Indochina.

YouTube video by OTD Military History From A Battlefield to Quiet Roads: See the Change!

A walking tour of St. Lambert sur Dives. Follow in the footsteps of Major David Currie, who was was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery and actions at the closing of the Falaise Gap in August 1944. #history

Watch it here: youtu.be/49iKeabV-0U

Going back in time to my glory days when life was simpler.....#HistBookChat #ThoseWereTheDays

Me dressed as a Empire stormtrooper at Manchester Comicon as part of the 501 Legion. #BadGuysDoingGood

By order of The Empire, I hope you have all had an excellent 4th of May....may the Force be with you. Always. Or something. #501stLegion

That's excellent news, very well done indeed.

Ah. Is that take on American history finding traction.

I don't know much about the subject of the American Civil War and it's historiography, what were /are the concerns affecting Foote?

Thank you. I read it once before a few years ago and always intended to return to it. It's not a subject I know loads about but it's good to leave your comfort zone occasionally.

Bless 'em!

Bless 'em!

Me too! Glad you're doing ok though. The house was built in 1895 and now I seem to be starring in one of those 'Victorian House' type reality shows complete with Victorian amenities (or lack thereof).

Thank you. A water leak last Sunday brought down the ceiling in the kitchen and the insurers have leapt on the opportunity to make a stressful situation worse (which is what they do best). Grr!! Anyhow, how're you doing?

I've had the week from hell which has pretty much precluded reading but this book has worked its way to the top of the TBR pile and is waiting patiently...#HistBookChat

Anson's Navy looks especially good.

Happy anniversary!!!

Don't forget Raggerty!

Three offerings for this week's #histbookchat - Stout Hearts is an invaluable addition to anyone's collection who is interested in the Normandy Campaign. Bella Bathurst's book is a really interesting read. I'm hoping to revisit Vimy Ridge next year so I'm hoping the Tim Cook work is good...

That looks an especially interesting read, I'd be interested in your thoughts after you've read and digested it, Mark (and Sam of course).

Without a word of a lie, I know exactly how you feel.

#histbookchat choice for this week is The Pursuit of History by John Tosh, a book I found most useful in preparation for my MA a couple of years ago. His conclusions and thinking isn't for everyone but I found it most useful and would recommend it to anyone contemplating a degree.