Military history, Peninsular War,Royal Engineers. Gone to Bluesky because I want nothing to do with the dangerous crackpot who now owns Twitter.
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We must restore honesty and competence into our politics.
#BritainIsSoMuchBetterThanThis
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Hello! I am a doctor turned campaigner and I’m worried that the changes at Twitter are going to scupper our winter campaign about safety for NHS patients +staff 🚨💙
Very very concerning🚨. If you care about the NHS and can see this, pls RT+ follow me. Fingers crossed🤞
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🎂 COMPETITION 🎂 To celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’re launching the most exciting competition in Folio’s history... One lucky Folio fan will win their choice of 75 different Folio editions! To enter: RT this post and follow @foliosociety.
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Leonardo da Vinci invented the self supporting bridge between 1485-1487 as an emergency bridge for troops engaged in a war
Downward force interlocks and tightens the structure, which withstands weight without additional construction
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As it is #WellingtonWednesday (With @Helionbooks celebrating a sale on selected Wellington/Napoleonic books)
Well... LOOK WHAT ARRIVED TODAY! 📚
An absolute delight in military history.
Hurrah for Wellington! 👃🇬🇧📖
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Dear @trussliz / @RishiSunak the cost of living crisis has left millions worried how they'll make ends meet.
I'd like to formally invite you, as the new PM, to join me asap once you take office for a special hour's @itvMLshow discussion/Q&A to answer/ease people's concerns.
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If anyone wants to watch the video, the link is now up on the SAHR events page youtu.be/B-FMEZKk-pI
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Final Call for proposals for this edited collection due out next year.
All angles of siege warfare in the Napoleonic age (or immediately before/after) very welcome. Very happy to discuss lines of enquiry with anyone interested.
Please retweet widely.
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Up next, @MarkSThompson2 giving an excellent talk on the Lines of Torres Vedras.
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Join @RE_Hist_Society as they welcome Dr Mark Thompson to the September #webinar tomorrow!
Dr Thompson will present on the fascinating history of #Bridging in the Peninsular Wars.
📆 22 September at 19:30
Everyone is welcome! Book your FREE space via: ow.ly/lKQf50G8TEW
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It’s nearly time for the next webinar but don’t worry, there is still time to sign up for it if you have not done so already. For this free webinar please register here: instre.org/events/december-d…
NEXT FREE WEBINAR Join us on Wednesday 22nd September for a #webinar by @MarkSThompson2 on Bridging in the Peninsular Wars. The event is free, all you need to do is sign up with our parent organisation @Inst_RE here instre.org/events/december-d…
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NEXT FREE WEBINAR Join us on Wednesday 22nd September for a #webinar by @MarkSThompson2 on Bridging in the Peninsular Wars. The event is free, all you need to do is sign up with our parent organisation @Inst_RE here instre.org/events/december-d…
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Why not sign up for our next talk on Tuesday 27 July at 19:00 UK time with Dr Jacqueline Reiter? She will talk about the activities of Capt Home Riggs Popham RN on the North coast of Spain during the Peninsular War. Register vía the @OfVedras secretary at [email protected]
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Why not sign up to our next webinar? Dr Mark Thompson will talk about telegraphs on the Lines of Torres Vedras on Tuesday 22 June 2021. Please come and join him to learn more about these revolutionary syetems. Register your interest through our Secretary at [email protected]
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Am just going to keep retweeting this time and time again ... – at Islington, London
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This week's #WellingtonWednesday are the Lines of Torres Vedras.
Wellington's engineering & strategic masterpiece to protect Lisbon and starve the besieging French.
By the time the French reached the 1st line 126 works had been completed, manned by 29,750 men & 247 heavy guns.
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The @REMuseum are a step closer to their £50,000 target. Can you help them purchase the papers of Lt John Chard VC? 🎖️ Please consider donating so our Corps Museum can preserve a fascinating piece of Sapper history for future generations ➡️ justgiving.com/campaign/John…
#SapperFamily
Wow! Since we last updated you a huge £19,414 has been raised!
We'd like say thank you again to everyone who has donated or shared information about this fundraising campaign. We are incredibly thankful and excited to be moving forward towards our goal.
justgiving.com/campaign/John…
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Ex MM20 has finished. Soldiers from @170_Engineers travelled from Lisbon to Salamanca to Barcelona visiting the Lines of Torres Vedras, Elvas, Badajoz, Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida. The study showed @Proud_Sappers had an effect disproportionate to the small numbers involved.
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(Ex MM20 - Day 3) Members of @170_Engineers visiting the British Military Cemetery in Elvas with Spr G presenting on the capabilities of Royal Engineers in construction today and laying a wreath to pay our respects to all those who lost their lives in the Peninsular War.
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(Ex MM20 - Day 1) Members of @170_Engineers in Portugal receiving an initial Battlefield Study ground brief by Lt Col S & SSgt M presentation comparing Technical Engineering in the Peninsular War with Current Operations.
@Proud_Sappers @RE_Hist_Society @Comd170Gp @REMuseum
