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Paul Johnson

@scarletboy44

Military & Aviation Historian, Researcher, Author and Speaker. Battlefield Guide. Follow My Blog on Tumblr - Remember Them.

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WW2TV WW2TV - Bringing you the World's best Military Historians, Authors and Experts - Live Presentations, Lectures, Discussions and Analysis. These experts join WW2TV to share their knowledge and insight v...

Morning everyone. If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to this fantastic history channel. A wide choice of subjects covering many facets of WW2 with knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenters. m.youtube.com/@WW2TV

05.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely chuffed to see this great review in β€œBritain at War” regarding my latest offering. Massive Thank You to ⁦β€ͺ⁦β€ͺ@bawmagazine‬⁩ and to all the amazing people ⁦β€ͺ@amberleybooks‬⁩. You can get a copy here: www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-...

19.01.2026 10:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Military murder, cowardice, court martials and famous POWs this morning @UkNatArchives . Can’t wait to get the dusty covers off! #WW2 #MilitaryMurders #BattledressCrime

17.01.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparing for a trip to the battlefields of the First World War? This little work may be of interest and fits in your rucksack nicely!
www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-...

13.01.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The wonderful people @Frontline_Books and @penswordbooks are offering a post Christmas bargain on my books. Grab yourself a bargain here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Brookwoo...

13.01.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we remember the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. An act that would formally bring the United States into the Second World War, and set the Allied nations on a long and bloody path to victory.

07.12.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It would appear the preparations for a new book case has attracted the attention of the Research Assistants! #cats #kittens

29.11.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Robin Hood History Club β€” Robin Hood & Little John Hertfordshire Regiment in the Great War History Talk

Really looking forward to giving a presentation on the β€œHertfordshire Regiment in the Great War” at the Robin Hood and Little John History Club in Rabley Heath on Monday 17 November 2025. Why not join me? Follow the link below. www.robinhoodrableyheath.co.uk/events/robin...

16.11.2025 08:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A daughter pays her respects to the father she never met. Remember Them. #Remember

09.11.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember.

09.11.2025 07:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beginning 2025 Remembrance Weekend with a visit to @UkNatArchives for some digging into SOE, SAS and MI5 intrigue during WW2 which touched the upper echelons of British high society. #WW2 #SOE #SAS #Militarycrime New book coming soon.😁

08.11.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Military Murder, SAS & SOE intrigue and post-WW2 Arms Smuggling ⁦β€ͺ@UkNatArchives‬⁩ this morning!! Can’t wait. #WW2 #Militarycrime

25.10.2025 08:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today may seem ordinary but, for me, it is unforgettable. It has been 25 years since I last saw this man. A soldier, a friend, a true gentleman and a real hero. A man I will never forget and am proud to call My Dad. #dads

18.10.2025 06:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rant of the day! WHY, when a man was killed in action (an officer in this case) can take β€œup to a year” to get a copy of their service records??? Australia/Canada all available online in colour at the click of a button!! FFS. #MOD

16.10.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who Dares Wins. Really excited to have been signed up by ⁦β€ͺ@Frontline_Books‬⁩ for a new publication on the life of a WW2 SAS officer. A bit top secret at the moment but all will soon be revealed. #WW2 #SAS #Militarycrime #Battledresscrime

12.10.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Research Assistants are feeling very patriotic today, thanks to AI!! #Cats #Kittens

05.10.2025 08:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buried in Washington State, USA. MURDERED in Hertfordshire, England. Private Conrad β€œChief” Pascal, a Native American Indian, died at the hands of a comrade on 3 August 1943 while building the Nuthampstead airfield. His killer received a life sentence, but never served it in full. #Militarycrime

27.09.2025 07:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime YouTube video by WW2TV

Always a tremendous pleasure to be invited to take part in @TvWw285281 with @WW2TV . Take a look at this fantastic history channel and join us for an episode on β€œAiding The Enemy”. The choice of subjects is vast and a real archive of learning.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFF...

27.09.2025 06:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nijmegan bank robbery? And there was me thinking "Kelly's Heroes" was fictional!! Part of a document dealing with Discipline in 21 Army Group. Makes interesting reading. (WO 229/4). It appears that some of these crimes were actually carried out by Dutch civilians. Worthy of a bit more research.

21.09.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy week.
New book released
www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-...
Appeared on WW2TV
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFF...
Time for a celebration!
Massive Thank You to @amberleybooks and @WW2TV for the opportunity. Big hugs for the family treat. #WW2 #WW1 #Militarycrime #Family

21.09.2025 07:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime YouTube video by WW2TV

It’s been a busy week but appearing on @TvWw285281 to present β€œAiding The Enemy” was the absolute highlight. I have been humbled by the amazingly positive feedback. Big Thanks to @WW2TV for the opportunity. If you would like to view the presentation click here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFF...

20.09.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a busy week with talks, tours and draft preparations but the Research Assistants have really got into the swing of things! #Cats #Kittens #Militaryhistory

19.09.2025 07:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime
Aiding the Enemy - A Military Crime YouTube video by WW2TV

A real pleasure to have presented β€œAiding The Enemy” on @TvWw285281 this evening. A massive Thank You to @WW2TV for the opportunity. You can watch the discussion here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFF...

17.09.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Research Team ready for action (or is it the attraction of Dreamies??) - Mr. Darcy, Dora and Daisy! #Cats #Kittens #WW2

16.09.2025 13:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The remains of Bell P-39 Airacobra I AH582 UF-N in Greyfriars Walk, Bedford on 19/10/1941. The pilot, Pilot Officer Peter Norman Hewitt aged 19, of No. 601 Squadron, was flying over his old school when he crashed. Read the full story and more in my book: amzn.eu/d/bWemNQu

14.09.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Penultimate day. My latest offering is released tomorrow (15/09/2025). Thank You to all those who have pre-ordered a copy. You can get yours here:
www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-.... A massive Thank You to ⁦β€ͺ@amberleybooks‬⁩ for a great job and your support

14.09.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you would like to learn more about the Gallipoli campaign, then I suggest you purchase a copy of this fantastically well researched book which looks Inside GHQ. Highly recommended as it covers the campaign in depth β€œwarts & all”!!

littlegully.com/books/inside...

14.09.2025 07:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Staff Sergeant Frederick Paice BEM. Serving with the RASC, he was awarded a BEM for his work as a short-hand notetaker, responsible for recording verbatim notes at a large number of court martial cases. Many reports we see today are thanks to the work of men & women like this. #MilitaryCrime

03.09.2025 14:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mules proved far more resistant to disease, illness & poor animal management than horses during the #FirstWorldWar. Mortality in the field & during transportation was less than half that of horses & they could be kept in good condition on food rations 25% smaller #MuleMonday

πŸ“· IWM Q8531

18.08.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kings College Cambridge Archives today for more exciting WW2 POW stories. The @UkNatArchives is a wonderful depository but there are also many fantastic archives around our great nation…..use them! #WW2 #POW

01.09.2025 08:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0