We are delighted to welcome Richard Hughes as a new Barnthorn author. ‘From a JUNIOR to the SENIOR Soldier’ charts his 24 year Army career: from a court martial at 18 to Warrant Officer Class 1 and appointment as Regimental Sergeant Major.

We are delighted to welcome Richard Hughes as a new Barnthorn author. ‘From a JUNIOR to the SENIOR Soldier’ charts his 24 year Army career: from a court martial at 18 to Warrant Officer Class 1 and appointment as Regimental Sergeant Major.
British Major Paul Wilks, serving with the British Army, was killed in a road‑traffic accident in Ukraine on Monday. #Ukraine #BritishArmy #RoadAccident https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/16/first-picture-british-major-killed-road-traffic-incident-ukraine-29623984/
Major Paul Wilks named as British soldier killed in Ukraine road accident
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A British Morris light reconnaissance car and other vehicles pass through the town of Bretteville - France 30th June 1944. Credit : IWM #ww2 #worldwar2 #france #bretteville #morris #history #britisharmy #1940s
Ten years later, my Anglo-Zulu War series continues to be my best-sellers on audio. They remain the works I am most passionate and proudest of.
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#britishhistory #britishempire #southafrica #zulu #victorianera #victoriacross #19thcentury #britisharmy
Ex-Reform Councillors SPEAK OUT about Infighting & Bullying at Durham Council
Councillors have described Reform’s Leadership of the Council as “disappointing”, “shambolic” & “a bit of a s*** show”
Ex-Reform Councillors SPEAK OUT about Infighting & Bullying at Durham Council
Councillors have described Reform’s Leadership of the Council as “disappointing”, “shambolic” & “a bit of a s*** show”
Much of what we call history from the #DeclarationofIndependence is #propaganda. But 1 of the best thing The Patriot does is highlight the tension created by the impossible choice #between supporting & #BritishArmy & #ColonialGovernment & joining a #Revolution
Soldiers of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) work to repair the track on a Sherman tank during heavy rain near Geilenkirchen, Germany 25th Nov 1944 #ww2 #worldwar2 #geilenkirchen #gemany #reme #1940s #history #tank #sherman #britisharmy
British soldiers of No 4 Commando embarking in LCAs for their assault on the Flushing area of the Scheldt Estuary - Antwerp, Belgium Nov 1944 #worldwar2 #ww2 #1940s #antwerp #belgium #scheldt #britisharmy #history #commando
A bit of Redcoat inspired humour. I've read drill manuals from the 18th century and watched demonstrations of firelock drills that look quite smart. I imagine in battle, it probably went something more like this. 😄
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#BritishHistory #BritishEmpire #britisharmy #BritishHumour #18thcentury
UK Army To Replace Non-Essential Training With Team-Building Exercises In Local Pubs Due To Budget Constraints
British Army cuts combat training because budgets are broken. Replaces it with pub nights.…
#Politics #BritishArmy #MilitaryBudget #DefencePolicy #satire