An Australian killed in Normandy - Operation Totalize, August 1944 open.substack.com/pub/camsimpson…

If you want to find out more about the airborne operations that did not happen between D-Day and Arnhem - one of the lesser known aspect of the 1944 campaign - my two books are available on Amazon, or publishers Pen & Sword Books #Arnhem #Arnhem80 #WW2 #OTD #DDay #DDay80 #Airborne

The 2024 Army Research Scheme is now open. tenders.gov.au/Atm/Show/f6bc4… Register for the Army Research Network under the broad scope of Army’s interests being State of the Australian Army Profession, Mobilisation, Littoral Manoeuvre, Quantum, and Autonomy and Counter Autonomy.

Its an early start for for AEST. But I am keen to listen to the Evan Mawdsley - his 2019 book was a cracker. @nsc Thx for the heads up Alessio Patalano Thu 26 Sep 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM: King’s Maritime History Seminars: Supremacy at Sea: Task Force 58… tickettailor.com/events/schoolo…

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Hong Kong diary shows China’s little-known naval role in D-Day – AFP: ‘24 Chinese officers who helped Allied forces in their landmark D-Day operation.’ straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia…

Will RAF Spitfires and Hurricanes fly again after Coningsby crash? - BBC News bbc.com/news/articles/…

It will be utterly ridiculous if they don’t. There is no reason at all, if properly maintained, why they shouldn’t fly.

An unknown WAAF. Photo part of the Jill Nicholls collection in the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. Seems like 13 Sept 1944 was a special night for someone.

It was great fun talking & walking with Mat McLachlan \\ Battlefield Historian for a special behind the scenes tour of the Aust War Memorial. Podcast is out now 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/liv…

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Join me on the Western Front in 2025! Due to demand, we have launched a Western Front Signature Tour for Aug/Sep 2025! Exact dates to be confirmed, but register your interest by calling 1300880340. See you in Paris!

New book post from Oz! Many thanks to Andy Wright - Aircrew Book Review for getting me in touch with Ian Campbell. AVM Don Bennett has been overdue a biography for years, and this new two-volume biography of Bennett's life is very welcome indeed. Looking forward to chatting with Ian soon.

Back on the pod this week with Mat McLachlan \\ Battlefield Historian talking about the brilliant photographer & war cameraman Damien Parer. He captured many of the iconic photos of 🇦🇺 in #WWII. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/liv… 📷: Dennis Burns #WeHaveWays

“Decaf”?? This is a tough start to the day ☕️ 😳

We want you! Come and work with the great editorial team at From Balloons to Drones. Expression of Interest – Editor balloonstodrones.com/2024/09/08/exp…

A lazy #CBR weekend with trail running, reading & beers 🏃‍♂️ 📖 🍺 Ford’s is an interesting study of the 43rd (Wessex) Division’s crossing of the Seine River in late Aug ‘44. An Australian officer serving in the Royal Engineers died in this action 🇦🇺 #HistBookChat #WeHaveWays

Sounds like a perfect weekend plan!

I'm looking for a sub to come off the bench and join a panel discussion on WW2TV to talk about the creation of the FAAA and Brereton. I have James Daly from UK and Jeff McGovern lined up. Any takers please?