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Former British Army Officer, Fellow @RHistSoc and author.

UK
Joined May 2013
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Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed them. I suspect it is my fault they did not get the attention, I have been in the Middle East for the last four years and therefore did not market/promote them very well!
Let me also recommend me these first class books from @benkite1. I looked them out to comment upon the latest @forgottenwarpod. Good books that didn’t get the attention they deserved in my opinion.
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Giving @benkite1 's brilliant 'Stout Hearts' ( @Helionbooks ) a gentle refresh. I can’t recommend this book highly enough!
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#newblogpost #Onthisday 80 years ago, the D-Day operation took place. Author Ben Kite writes about his work on his book Stout Hearts. 📖 Read the blog post here: helionbooks.wordpress.com/20… 🛒 Buy Stout Hearts (on offer for a limited time) here: helion.co.uk/military-histor… #DDay80 #DDay
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Really enjoyed hosting this panel and so glad to represent @kearney at this exciting and interesting conference.
The ‘wicked problem’ panel, facilitated by @benkite1 @kearney - looking at how we may share tradecraft across the emerging domains of intelligence practice #Intelligence2023
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The ‘wicked problem’ panel, facilitated by @benkite1 @kearney - looking at how we may share tradecraft across the emerging domains of intelligence practice #Intelligence2023
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I really enjoyed chairing this panel at the 32nd Australian Institute for Professional Intelligence Officers’ (AIPIO) annual conferences (a fantastic event). Some amazing panelists and great questions from the audience.
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I loved reading Gerry McKay’s vivid book on his experiences as an Australian Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam. I understand it is quite well known in Australia, but I would also commend it to a wider international audience.
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Just bought this cigarette/card case to put my business cards in. Do any of my historian friends have any suggestions on which regiment ‘The Dukes’ might be referring to and who B.I.F. Might be?
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Far scarier, particularly for those firing it
Find me a scarier looking missile than this I'll wait
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Excited to be speaking at the Security Leaders’ Summit at Intersec 2023 on the 17 January 2023. Look forward to sharing my views, experiences and thoughts at the session invt.io/1txbf6i6fk2 #intersecexpo #intersec2023 #securityevents #Dubai #UAE #securityleaders
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An excellent idea - fully supported by me
What say you fellow Twitterers? Has this idea got legs? I know that military service isn't meant to be transactional but, do you know what, I don't think the troops will be too worried about that when they check their pay packet.
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This will be worth buying!
So after years of challenges bringing new, diverse & muted history to market, I'm pleased to say the full manuscript and images are going into my publisher in a matter of days. 450,000 words of analysis & veteran voices over 2 vols. #HistoryWritersDay22 #WW2 #SWW #History
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Replying to @East_Approaches
There are far better books to read now and in my opinion unfairly bashed Monty and Brit/Canadian Forces. Try Montys Men by John Buckley, Sand &Steel @militaryhistori Normandy 44 @James1940 Stout Heart @benkite1 and watch videos on @WW2TV channel.
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Great photo - this wonderful book captures the battle superbly. A must read! @James1940
What a photo! Gurkhas at Tavoleto in Italy. Gothic Line.
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This is great news well done the Imperial War Museum
Mailed Fist gets a reprint! Which at the very least will put a stop to the chancers charging 40 quid on eBay…
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Not only is it a nice suit Lincoln, but the colours are supportive of Ukraine (subtle eh?)
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Good luck, Ben. (Nice suit 😉)
All good things come to an end eventually. Today, after almost 33 years, was my final day in the Army. Looking forward to a new civilian role in Abu Dhabi with A T Kearney.
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This is a fantastic book. Well written and gives great perspectives on Normandy onwards. I learnt a tremendous amount about the Vickers Medium Machine Guns in it.
A CANLOAN Officer: Pre-order now open! Learn more by watching the video here: youtu.be/2zzEATCIw54 Head over to pre-order straight away at: vickersmg.blog/product/a-can… for £28 plus shipping. Make sure you order so we know how big the print run will be. There are limited.
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