Rivets and Pins
@peteblanchard.bsky.social 's military history account.
I focus primarily on AFV development/warfare 1915-42.
Warning: may contain humour.
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@normandy661944.bsky.social
Interested in the Army Film and Photographic Unit (AFPU), military history, wartime art, photography. Random other reposts. WHW IC member. Also on Twitter. (Profile IWM E11085)
@edithmirante.bsky.social
Author, activist, artist, adventurer. "The Wind in the Bamboo" & 2 Burma books. Founded Project Maje in 1986 (Burma human rights & environmental info.) History Threads. projectmaje.org
@courageconquers.bsky.social
Retired armor Soldier • British-American • History nerd, esp. the WW1 BEF • No coffee too strong • Go Army! • Death before dismount • Trans rights = human rights • LotR fan • sic semper tyrannis • If you ain’t cav…
@motheroftanks.bsky.social
Opinions are my own. Likes, RTs, Follows do not equal endorsement.
@fwdpublishing.bsky.social
Writer and publisher of books of historic interest. Author of Tanks of TOG, British Zimmerit, Striding Ashore, and The Semple Tank amongst others.
@drianfriel.bsky.social
Independent historian, FSA and FRHistS, specialising in maritime, local and house history, based in UK. Author of five books on maritime history, multiple research papers and house histories. www.ianfriel.co.uk Rep: @donaldwin.bsky.social
@howtodohistory.bsky.social
Tours and tales, sometimes with a beverage in hand. History for those who see enjoyment and importance in the past. Run by Mr Cemetery Club (Sheldon K. Goodman) and Dr Battlefield Birding (Andy Lock).
@smh-historians.bsky.social
The Society for Military History and the Journal of Military History's Official Bluesky Page. Posts by @awilks.bksy.social
@scwmuseum.bsky.social
The mission of this museum is to make the history and legacies of the Spanish Civil War available to the general public. Contact us/Contacto con nosotros: [email protected] https://www.vscw.ca/en/node
@tankarchives.bsky.social
Author, reenactor, film photographer, military historian specializing in 1930s and 1940s armoured warfare.
@ninabake2.bsky.social
Independent engineering historian: women in engineering, motoring, aviation, construction. Writing book on women's motoring clubs worldwide. Ex-MN. Ex-Deacon Hammermen of Glasgow. OBE. No profile? I won't follow you https://womenengineerssite.wordpress.com
@rnshiplosses.bsky.social
Recording ship losses of the Royal Navies of Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand day by day, remembering the fallen and honouring all who served. Corrections and additions welcome. No official affiliations. (Still at the other place too.)
@klaasm67.bsky.social
Spokesman Netherlands Ministry of Defence, historian, veteran. #WW1 #WW2 #coldwarhist #Urbex #F1 - My posts are my own. See: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyc-IIUdZO38VHAEIrY8DQ
@moiterei.bsky.social
A misanthrope at worst, a cynic at best. Sometimes a hypocrite. Loves cats though.. Master Procrastinator
@tomjmegan.bsky.social
Historical and Modern Wargaming, Warhammer, Army Infantry Officer. Irish.
@jimoneillnyw.bsky.social
Historian of early-modern Ireland. Has a fondness for pillboxes and airfields that's not entirely healthy. Segued to WW2 somehow.
@irishbrigade.bsky.social
Richard. Following the journey of my father, Edmund O'Sullivan, who served with the 2nd Bn. London Irish Rifles as part of 38 (Irish) Brigade during the Second World War. From Algiers to Villach.
@gerbrowne4.bsky.social
Military historian dedicated to revealing the fascinating military heritage/history of Clare/Ireland🇮🇪 in all Wars/Armies from the Wild Geese to the present.
@dr-robonator.bsky.social
Historian: armored warfare, Fin de siécle technology and culture. Mostly talk about tanks in pop. culture. Trans rights are human rights. Don’t ban books.
@jockduncan.bsky.social
Better known as Newbattle at War on 'Twitter' Grandad, amateur filmmaker 🎥 and military historian. Author of Midlothian at War, With a Pick and Rifle and co-author of Only Remembered books. My 4th book Midlothian in WW2, I'm proud to say is now out.
@andrewic.bsky.social
Loves to read about history IC Member #1496 Great War member Watch collector Kellys heroes afficiando Writing a book on film and propaganda
@bill1940.bsky.social
Teacher and SWW buff. Love music & guitars. Independent Company member and POW obsessive. Currently writing a book about the Allied POW experience in Europe
@ihr.bsky.social
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social
The British Journal for Military History is the scholarly journal of the British Commission for Military History. Website: https://journals.gold.ac.uk/bjmh/
@historyandmoore.bsky.social
Military and 20th Century Historian and Battlefield Tour Guide. Co-founder of the Great War Group. http://historyandmoore.com - history blogs, media work, talk requests and more Disney/Sweet Treats/WBA
@luketurner.bsky.social
Author: Men at War - Loving, Lusting, Fighting, Remembering 1939-1945 on British masculinity, sexuality & the cultural memory of WWII on W&N Books/Orion. First 📖 Out of the Woods, 2019. Co-founder: The Quietus. My stuff: https://linktr.ee/luketurner ⚒️🏳️🌈
@jojohook.bsky.social
Professional Battlefield Guide & Military Historian WW1/WW2 Op MG, WF - MA WW1. Presentations & podcasts. Dad designed Quality Street tins & drew maps in WW2
@historypegg.bsky.social
Conflict History my passion, Without history we are nothing, learning from the past to make a better future. Writing a book on Army Chaplains in World War 2 May 2025 published by Chiselbury. Podcast @aohpod
@nickhewitt4.bsky.social
#naval #historian #Orkney Culture Team Lead @OrkneyCouncil. Author: Firing on Fortress Europe, Coastal Convoys, Kaiser’s Pirates. New book #Normandy: The Sailors’ Story with Yale Books. On TV a bit. Views all mine. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇹🇼
@historyeuan.bsky.social
History geek. IC 3436. Psychotherapist. Norfolk based. Writing about the disaster at St Valery-en-Caux in June 1940.
@sussexpillbox.bsky.social
Historian & amateur archaeologist recording Second World War features in East Sussex, UK. Long-term sufferer of anxiety & depression. Defence of East Sussex Project: http://www.pillbox.org.uk Sussex Military Research: http://www.sussexMR.co.uk
@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
A vibrant group of nerds trying to teach the world about The Great War. Join us at https://greatwargroup.com
@avindman.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Vet. Ex NSC/WH Staff. Doc of International Affairs. Senior Fellow, FPI SAIS, JHU. NYT Best-selling Author.
@kevinhuckfield.bsky.social
Suffolk born & bred but spent a large part of my adult life in Plymouth, Belfast & Gibraltar. Interested in history and a bit of a concert goer.
@briw74.bsky.social
Random tweeting on policing, history, politics, war films and Westerns. "A weird, geeky, reclusive historian"
@crusaderproject.bsky.social
Long-running research project on the desert war 1940-43, with a specific focus on Operation CRUSADER. www.rommelsriposte.com
@jonnybriggs.bsky.social
Military History/Defence and Security/Leadership/Organisational Culture. PhD equipped. Book in 2025, Tanks in Unexpected Places.
@bho.bsky.social
British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. Part of the Institute of Historical Research. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
@vickersmg.bsky.social
Registered Charity No. 1210266 (England and Wales).
@tonypollard.bsky.social
Prof of Conflict History & Archaeology, Uni of Glasgow. Bit of TV and the write stuff.
@merrynwalters.uk
Writer. Excitable. 📗FRGS Getting lost on purpose. ツ https://linktr.ee/merrynwalters