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Sasha Lehtonen @sasha-lehtonen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Me: Do you think it will run off if I get closer? Erkka: I’ll hold your books so you can try. And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, was the correct response 😂

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Brian Kerg @briankerg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You can never get enough content on #Sicily - check out this take in @warontherocks.bsky.social, courtesy of historian, staff rider leader, and retired Army colonel Steven T. Barry: warontherocks.com/the-importan...

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The Importance of the Invasion of Sicily

On July 10, 1943, the Allied invasion of Sicily — codenamed Operation Husky — put more assault troops ashore on its first day than the Normandy landings

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m still here! And I’d like to thank my friend Jonathan for taking time (over a year ago!) to record this episode with me on US Army Engineers in the Second World War — an important part of the story that the series hasn’t covered yet. Links in comments below or search for “Why We Fight”

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I created a separate Bluesky account for sharing my writing and other content, so that this one can stay focused on my history series. Those interested can feel free to check out @sasha-lehtonen.bsky.social

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Steak & Guinness Pie 👩🏻‍🍳🥩🥓🧅🥕🧄🥔🧀

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Zach Ota @zachota.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Non-Christian Americans sacrificed for our country, too. www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Mil...

NISEI SPIRIT
THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF THE 442ND RCT
Army University Press
US Army Combined Arms Center
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
David F. Bonner

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Went to Helsinki 🇫🇮 today to apply for a new passport with my new name and this man, who drove 3+ hours in snow to accompany me, uttered two of my favorite questions: Would you like to get something to eat? and Would you like to visit a used bookstore? 🥹 Folks — NEVER. SETTLE. ❤️

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I’d like to thank Dr. Ben Schneider for coming back and continuing the story of the military justice system and its limitations during the Second World War. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast Links below or search “Why We Fight” on whichever podcast platform you use.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I’d like to thank Dr. @philipwblood.bsky.social for this episode on Aachen, which we recorded a year ago so bear with me when there are notes such as the release of his latest book, War Comes to Aachen. We also recently recorded a new episode but it will be out when I get to the 1945 content.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

#YearInReview one of my favorite activities this year was an off-the-wall examination of the foo fighter phenomenon in WWII with @motheroftanks.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Travis Reese (Against war with NATO) @ctreese2.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

This was such an awesome pod with @motheroftanks.bsky.social . I generally rate a pod on whether I listen to it all the way through during a workout or run. This was my number one for that test this year.

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Youngblai @youngblai.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Last year I was a guest on @motheroftanks.bsky.social 's podcast. You can find the full episode on the following sites: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... www.audible.com/podcast/The-... open.spotify.com/episode/342P... #history

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

ICYMI #2: my thanks to @motheroftanks.bsky.social for the chance to talk about the lesser-known, weird, and unexplained foo fighter phenomenon in WWII: open.spotify.com/episode/1T0P... www.audible.com/pd/B0FC8RCFQ... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I was so happy to be able to indulge my inner geek in this “Why We Fight” episode w/ @motheroftanks.bsky.social. WWII sightings of “foo fighters” were real; were really weird; & remain unexplained: open.spotify.com/episode/1T0P... www.audible.com/pd/B0FC8RCFQ... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Your service matters. Your reasons for serving matter. Those who inspired, and shaped, and mentored you matter. Those who came before, those who paved the way, those who broke through barriers and glass ceilings, and those who fought to but were held back by the times — matter.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

And I’d like to thank Bill Nance for another great episode, this time on Army Groups and higher echelon command in WWII, using Ninth Army under Simpson as an example. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I’d like to thank Nate Jennings, Jason Boswell, and Tim Gilhool for helping provide some back history that builds deeper understanding and appreciation for the combat and logistical situations throughout 1944, and I’d like to thank Bill Nance for a great episode, this time on Army Groups & Command.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I’d like to thank @kdcampbell.bsky.social for another episode on wartime movies, this time focusing on Tunisian Victory and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, both released in 1944. In the 1943 series Ken also covered two movies and I will also include a link to that episode for those who missed it.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I’d also like to thank Myra Miller for sharing her experience researching her father’s WWII service, and how that led to her work as a historian and founder of Footsteps Researchers. Links in the comments below or search for “Why We Fight ~ 1944” on whichever podcast streaming platform you use.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I'd like to thank Paul Sparrow, John McManus, and Mitch Yockelson for these episodes on leadership and relationship dynamics including FDR and MacArthur, Churchill and Eisenhower, and discussion of the American Experience in World War II. @paulsparrowfdr.bsky.social @johncmcmanus.bsky.social

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Without downloading any new pictures, where are you at mentally?

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

No cheating. Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just going to put this here for a sec… Canceling classes and changing curricula doesn’t erase history and facts. I will continue to hold onto and share these stories and more.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Let’s change it up a bit! In this episode of the @cimsec.bsky.social Sea Control Podcast, I got to talk with @briankerg.bsky.social about my #WhyWeFight series and my takes on how and why this history is important. (Also, Pixel has an unscripted cameo.)

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Brian Kerg @briankerg.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I had a blast hosting the legendary @motheroftanks.bsky.social on the @cimsec.bsky.social 'Sea Control' podcast! She discusses her one-of-a-kind series, 'Why We Fight', which covers all things #WW2 - including #naval and #amphibious operations. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/7o4G...

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Sea Control 561 - Why We Fight with Sasha Maggio

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This was a really interesting episode that touches on a concept near and dear to yours truly — the value of military history for the modern force. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Digesting Military History with Chris Petty

Podcast Episode · The Live Drop · 01/17/2025 · 57m

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Zach Ota @zachota.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

@motheroftanks.bsky.social and @briankerg.bsky.social continue to be the best example of mutual support between soldiers and Marines!

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I'd like to thank Trent Hone for helping fill the Navy History gap in this series. This episode includes more on Admiral Nimitz and leadership challenges in the Pacific Theater through 1944 with connections to Operation Flintlock and Battle of Saipan, and a few upcoming episodes. @honer.bsky.social

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I'd like to thank @briankerg.bsky.social for another great episode, this time talking about the Battle of Saipan and some leadership challenges the US Army & US Marine Corps faced in the Pacific in 1944. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #USMCHistory #NavyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast

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Dr. Luke Truxal @luketruxal.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I have had a lot of great experiences recording but this was one of my favorite sessions to do. First, @motheroftanks.bsky.social and Grant Harward are awesome! I also personally love studying and talking this lesser known but very large offensive.

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granttharward.bsky.social @granttharward.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Did anyone ask for 2+ hours on the air war over Romania in 1944? No? Here it is anyway! We cover American, Romanian, British, German, & Soviet sides, integrate how ground combat influenced the air campaign (& vice versa), & more. Thanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social for hosting Luke & me!

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I’d like to thank Dr. Grant Harward and Dr. @luketruxal.bsky.social for this two-part episode on Allied raids against Romania, in particular the Jassy-Kishinev offensives. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #Romania #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast Links to both episodes are in the comments below.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I’d like to thank COL Giorgio Pizzani for reaching out and joining me to begin including the story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) in the series. And also a special thanks to Doug Schmidt and the 10th Mountain Division Museum for putting us in touch. #WhyWeFight1944 #MilitaryHistory

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Coquito is far superior to eggnog. ✋🏻😂 I will not be taking questions at this time.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It’s hard to get the colors right with the European food coloring options that I’ve found (so far) but I still think they’re pretty 👩🏻‍🍳 I also thought I had dark chocolate but I only had milk chocolate on hand so that’s what I used. Regardless — I love these, so I made some.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Excellent! A little less “flick” of the pen and they’ll be straight.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Sharing from the #WhyWeFight1943 series — (I’ll include links below) @briankerg.bsky.social worked hard on this story as a student with SAW and then repurposed and contributed it (somewhat unexpectedly) to the Sicily part of my 1943 series last year.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Me — looking for a cozy 🎄 movie to enjoy while I work on a few things this afternoon. Netflix — how about a movie about a retired Army Officer turned Mil History Professor who answers a forum post & helps an antique shop owner find a WWII soldier’s family in order to return a letter to them?

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I’d like to thank Lt. Col. Christopher Evans for taking the time (while PCSing no less!) to talk to me about his SAMS monograph on Military Police in WWII, and also about his work involving Future Force Structure. While that discussion is focused on the MP Branch, it is applicable to all.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I’d like to thank Kevin Hymel for returning to continue Patton’s war story with this episode that covers from the Knutsford incident to Third Army arriving on the Continent. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #DDay80 #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast Link in the comments below…

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Jessica Scott @jessicascott.net · 07/12/2024

Can y'all help boost my Christmas novella? Reach is drastically reduced without pay to play on FB ads. preview.mailerlite.com/z9j1x8w1k8/2... #romancelandia #booksky #milsky

Snow covered lantern with a 3d book image of Jessica Scott's I'll Be Home for Christmas. Book cover features a blue silhouette of a soldier overlooking a snowed in farm house against a mountain backdrop.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I’d like to thank Steve Snyder for this episode about his dad, Howard Snyder, who was shot down in early 1944 and had to survive for seven months with the help of Resistance members in Belgium and France until he could get back with American forces. Link in the comments below…

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Pick a movie, keep one actor. The rest are Muppets. The Bone Collector. Keep Denzel Washington.

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Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks @motheroftanks.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’d like to thank Dr. @katelemay.bsky.social for this episode on some of the unique wartime experiences of Normans caring for the dead and some who risked their lives and safety to care for the living as they sheltered stranded aircrew members until they could get back with the American forces.

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