Robert Pike
@pikerobert.bsky.social
Historian & PhD candidate at Cardiff University ‘Resistance Villages: understanding rural resistance'. Author: Silent Village: The Life and Death of Oradour-sur-Glane, Defying Vichy (The History Press) and Oradour s'est tu (Flammarion)
www.robertpike.co.uk
www.robertpike.co.uk
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10 juin 1944, Oradour-sur-Glane. 643 villageois, hommes, femmes, enfants sont massacrés par les nazis. En 2013, Marcel Darthout, l'un des rescapés du massacre, témoignait en tant que "passeur de mémoire" pour que ce drame ne soit jamais oublié.
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Irb
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June 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
10 juin 1944, Oradour-sur-Glane. 643 villageois, hommes, femmes, enfants sont massacrés par les nazis. En 2013, Marcel Darthout, l'un des rescapés du massacre, témoignait en tant que "passeur de mémoire" pour que ce drame ne soit jamais oublié.
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Irb
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Irb
Two years ago I was honoured to be invited to the 80th anniversary commemorations of the massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane. I spoke live on France 2 as a result of my book about the people of the village being published in French, another real honour.
June 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Two years ago I was honoured to be invited to the 80th anniversary commemorations of the massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane. I spoke live on France 2 as a result of my book about the people of the village being published in French, another real honour.
It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read.
In Minneapolis, the sounds of ICE Watch whistles echo the church bells that guided Resistance in occupied France. In my latest for @newlinesmag.bsky.social, I spoke to Minnesotans & WWII historians to explore the lessons of such parallels for the Minneapolis uprising newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...
Minneapolis Protests Sound a Lot Like the French Resistance
Minnesota is not occupied France, but historians see some parallels with the neighborhood groups and solidarity networks responding to federal operations today
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January 30, 2026 at 11:40 PM
It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read.
It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read.
newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...
newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...
Minneapolis Protests Sound a Lot Like the French Resistance
Minnesota is not occupied France, but historians see some parallels with the neighborhood groups and solidarity networks responding to federal operations today
newlinesmag.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read.
newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...
newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...
Snapped by my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social at Fnac St Lazare. 'Oradour s'est tu' published by Flammarion. It's nice to think all that hard work was worthwhile!
November 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Snapped by my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social at Fnac St Lazare. 'Oradour s'est tu' published by Flammarion. It's nice to think all that hard work was worthwhile!
If you happen to live near Boston, Lincs. I’ll be giving a talk on Saturday 18 October, 2pm as per the flyer attached. Do come along, I’ll be signing books too. #history #france #frenchhistory #ww2
October 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
If you happen to live near Boston, Lincs. I’ll be giving a talk on Saturday 18 October, 2pm as per the flyer attached. Do come along, I’ll be signing books too. #history #france #frenchhistory #ww2
“Not For The Faint Hearted: A shattering read. Pure evil from the Nazis. Made me plan a visit to the ruined village to pay homage.” 5 star Amazon review June 2025 #oradoursurglane #history #ww2
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Silent Village: The Life and Death of Oradour-sur-Glane: Amazon.co.uk: Pike, Robert: 9781803995915: Books
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July 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“Not For The Faint Hearted: A shattering read. Pure evil from the Nazis. Made me plan a visit to the ruined village to pay homage.” 5 star Amazon review June 2025 #oradoursurglane #history #ww2
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J'ai beaucoup d'appréhension quant au scénario et au concept de ce film. Les grandes lignes fournies par TF1 suggèrent un manque de recherche sur sa plausibilité.
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« Oradour ne m’oublie pas » : M. Pokora à l’affiche d’un téléfilm sur Oradour-sur-Glane
La chaîne n’a pas précisé la date de diffusion du téléfilm. Le chanteur donnera la réplique à Caroline Anglade.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
J'ai beaucoup d'appréhension quant au scénario et au concept de ce film. Les grandes lignes fournies par TF1 suggèrent un manque de recherche sur sa plausibilité.
www.leparisien.fr/culture-lois...
www.leparisien.fr/culture-lois...
Interested in booking me for a talk or workshop for your club or school? You can find my details on my page at The Society of Authors website. I work with A level students (History or French), clubs for adults, undergraduates....even GCSE French students societyofauthors.org/soa-member/r...
Robert Pike - The Society of Authors
Writer and historian, specialising in the French Resistance
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June 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Interested in booking me for a talk or workshop for your club or school? You can find my details on my page at The Society of Authors website. I work with A level students (History or French), clubs for adults, undergraduates....even GCSE French students societyofauthors.org/soa-member/r...
I’ve just noticed that in the Waterstones clearance you can pick up the hardback version of Defying Vichy for £5 and the oversized airport edition of Silent Village for £5! Grab yourself a bargain or two!! www.waterstones.com/book/defying...
Defying Vichy by Robert Pike | Waterstones
Buy Defying Vichy by Robert Pike from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I’ve just noticed that in the Waterstones clearance you can pick up the hardback version of Defying Vichy for £5 and the oversized airport edition of Silent Village for £5! Grab yourself a bargain or two!! www.waterstones.com/book/defying...
A video of version of my BBC History Magazine article from last year about Oradour-sur-Glane
#oradoursurglane #History
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#oradoursurglane #History
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The Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre
YouTube video by HistoryExtra
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June 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A video of version of my BBC History Magazine article from last year about Oradour-sur-Glane
#oradoursurglane #History
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#oradoursurglane #History
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Remember Oradour video 2 : The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944: Monsieur Poutauraud #oradour #oradoursurglane #history
#frenchhistory #ww2
#frenchhistory #ww2
June 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Remember Oradour video 2 : The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944: Monsieur Poutauraud #oradour #oradoursurglane #history
#frenchhistory #ww2
#frenchhistory #ww2
Remember Oradour video 1 The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944 #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #histoire #books #france #frenchhistory
June 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Remember Oradour video 1 The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944 #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #histoire #books #france #frenchhistory
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🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out. In Series 8, @pikerobert.bsky.social rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD
Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a
<a href="/hashtag/OnThisDate" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#OnThisDate #History #Podcast
Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a
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June 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out. In Series 8, @pikerobert.bsky.social rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD
Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a
<a href="/hashtag/OnThisDate" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#OnThisDate #History #Podcast
Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a
<a href="/hashtag/OnThisDate" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#OnThisDate #History #Podcast
L’année dernière, 10 juin c’était le 80eme anniversaire du massacre d’Oradour-sur-Glane. Interview sur M5, Journal de 19h45. #oradoursurglane #histoire #history #frenchhistory
June 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
L’année dernière, 10 juin c’était le 80eme anniversaire du massacre d’Oradour-sur-Glane. Interview sur M5, Journal de 19h45. #oradoursurglane #histoire #history #frenchhistory
June 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My book about Oradour-sur-Glane is called Silent Village. Available in Waterstones and elsewhere.
It's a great book. We spent time trying to re-construct the village before the atrocities youtu.be/Fxkodma3p-M?...
The French Village Annihilated by The SS (WW2 Documentary)
YouTube video by Battle Guide
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June 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My book about Oradour-sur-Glane is called Silent Village. Available in Waterstones and elsewhere.
"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp
@HFranceWebsite
@HFranceWebsite
June 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp
@HFranceWebsite
@HFranceWebsite
Jeez Britain. Wake up. There is no problem to which Nigel Farage is the answer.
May 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Jeez Britain. Wake up. There is no problem to which Nigel Farage is the answer.
Wake up Labour and remember who and what you’re meant to represent. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Wake up Labour and remember who and what you’re meant to represent. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of Hanna Diamond’s new book ‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War’ at Yale University Press this evening. It’s a great book about a fascinating person, and Hanna (my PhD superviser) has done her subject proud. @hdiamond.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of Hanna Diamond’s new book ‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War’ at Yale University Press this evening. It’s a great book about a fascinating person, and Hanna (my PhD superviser) has done her subject proud. @hdiamond.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social
I got this today and I’m so proud of my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social ! Such an exciting book. Trouble is I’ve been distracted from my thesis by reading it….. what a conundrum !
April 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I got this today and I’m so proud of my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social ! Such an exciting book. Trouble is I’ve been distracted from my thesis by reading it….. what a conundrum !
Just did a lovely little talk at a Probus club. There’s something about a village hall in the countryside which makes me feel calm. I’m always happy to talk about my work, no matter what size the group!
April 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Just did a lovely little talk at a Probus club. There’s something about a village hall in the countryside which makes me feel calm. I’m always happy to talk about my work, no matter what size the group!
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If you're around Wolverhampton, I popped in to @waterstones.bsky.social this morning to sign copies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.
April 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
If you're around Wolverhampton, I popped in to @waterstones.bsky.social this morning to sign copies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.
Trump is having a Liz Truss moment.
April 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump is having a Liz Truss moment.