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If the Roman’s moved to adopt maniples, why did the Greeks stand their ground with the phalanx? @roelkonijn.bsky.social rides in to give a Greek perspective and take the fight to the mountains. #MilitaryHist #Skystorians

Iphikrates's comment on "How did the Greeks keep the phalanx when the Roman's dropped it?"

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February 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM

Chris Thorndycroft

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Here's a few great military historical fiction readfs for your Kindle this February! books.bookfunnel.com/militaryhist... #booksky #historicalfiction #militaryfiction

February 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Mixmaster Morris

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Dr Peter Caddick-Adams #StandwithUkraine (@militaryhistori) on X

⚡️Breaking⚡️ New fragment of Bayeux Tapestry just discovered in Essex.

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July 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Daniella M.

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Check out Jack Love's review of Earl J. Hess's "Civil War Cavalry: Waging Mounted Warfare in Nineteenth-Century America," published in 2025 by @lsupress.bsky.social; review now available @hnetreviews.bsky.social #envhist #animalhist #militaryhist🐎
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March 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM

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Who REALLY won the War of 1812? How can three different groups claim victory? /u/PartyMoses weighs in on American war goals and Canadian contributions. #Skystorians #MilitaryHist #cdnhist

PartyMoses's comment on "Who "won" the war of 1812 between the United States and Canada/UK? Was it a draw?"

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July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM

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大笑いしたけど、この罠にかかりそうな人多いんちゃう？
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November 13, 2024 at 1:21 AM

Margarete Rosalind Weidenhammer

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Dr Peter Caddick-Adams
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Umberto Eco,who owned 50,000 #books, had this to say about home #libraries:
"It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy,as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read.
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It would be like saying that you should use all the cutlery or glasses or screwdrivers or drill bits you bought before buying new ones. There are things in life that we need to always have plenty of supplies, even if we will only use a small portion. If, for example, we consider books as medicine, we understand that it is good to have many at home rather than a few: when you want to feel better, then you go to the 'medicine closet' and choose a book. Not a random one, but the right book for that moment. That's why you should always have a nutrition choice! Those who buy only one book, read only that one and then get rid of it. They simply apply the consumer mentality to books, that is, they consider them a consumer product, a good. Those who love books know that a book is anything but a commodity."

June 4, 2024 at 4:19 PM

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December 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms

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Can't believe this time last year we were away up to @qubhistory.bsky.social for #WHAI2024 , this year we extend the same warm welcome at CCSP for #WHAI2025
Still time to register before Friday! 👇 #History #Skystorians #MedHums #IrishHistory #HealthHist #MilitaryHist #ReproHist

Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · May 13

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We are almost at capacity so don't miss out!
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May 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Levke Harders

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Toller CfP "Söldnertum und Fremdenlegionsdienst. Eine deutsch-französische Verflechtungsgeschichte (19.–21. Jahrhundert)", 29.–30. September 2026 am @dhi-paris.fr . Deadline 08.07.2026. #MilitaryHist #MigHist
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Call for Papers: Söldnertum und Fremdenlegionsdienst. Eine deutsch-französische Verflechtungsgeschichte (19.–21. Jahrhundert)

29.–30. September 2026

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June 19, 2026 at 8:50 AM

elizabeth

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Dr Peter Caddick-Adams #StandwithUkraine (@militaryhistori) on X

Outstanding summary from @BBC 's Frank Gardner (himself a terrorist victim) of US-UK geopolitical & intelligence interplay since 9/11: "Chinese power is no longer just about ships, missiles and troops...

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September 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM

KMannPhoto

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I found this reference:
from Price Wars by Rupert Russell (Doubleday, Feb 2022)
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August 4, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Good Janet Cadsawan

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Dems aren’t weak, they just lack agility. The only historical example I can think of is when Genghis Khan invaded his way to Europe w surprise attacks. We need to study how the Mongols were defeated by the Mamluks of Egypt at the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260. So good 💪💪💪 i0.wp.com/militaryhist...