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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Short Caption (IG/X): Had a blast joining Sarah Dowd on History For F***’s Sake! diving into the real story behind Jaws, survival at sea, & how pop culture shapes what we remember. 🌊 Out today! 🎧 👉 Listen, download, rate, and review now: podfollow.com/historyffs #HistoryPodcast #Storytelling

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History Podcast · Did you ever wonder how we got here, and how sometimes tiny pieces of history make up, and have shaped our lives? Or realised how every day, all of us are making history? Join m...

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Nice to see @tessadunlop.bsky.social ‘s fab new book War and Peace in Exeter Waterstones today. If you’re interested in how war memorials can tell us about our national story this one’s for you, great job Tess ❤️

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Loved making this pod, hope you like it too!

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Very proud to be in this excellent company, thanks!

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Ok. FWIW my D-Day book recommendations. Each one is in my view a stand out in the genre. From @nickhewitt4.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com, Giles Milton, and Peter Caddick-Adams. I’m very lucky the books are all signed. #histbookchat

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"By any measure D-Day was a triumph." Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign by Marc Milner

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"The success of the early landings did not mean that the Allies were out of danger. The Germans were rushing reserves to Normandy." Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"Ahead of D-Day, Mavis Batey and Margaret Rock played a leading role in cracking the complex Enigma code of the Abwehr." Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars by Helen Fry

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"The enduring memory of D-Day is one of extraordinary human courage, ambition and sacrifice." Bletchley Park and D-Day by David Kenyon

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"In the run-up to D-Day, the indomitable Pearl Witherington and her Maquis undertook work of great value to the Allies, blowing up 800 stretches of railway lines and supply routes." Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"Almost every day, before, during and after D-Day, Allied sailors put their lives on the line and ships were lost or damaged" Normandy: The Sailor's Story by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

So I’ve enjoyed #RogueHeroes well enough but it’s always seemed a bit…cartoonish…somehow, until the Termoli episodes. Those two hours have blown my socks off. Brilliant stuff.

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Oh my goodness…would that have been my actual in-laws???

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

So here’s a crazy thing. This cigarette bin at the entrance to the Vierville Draw, Dog Green Beach, #Omaha Assault Area is actually…the muzzle brake from the 50mm gun which once occupied the nearby bunker. Our fabulous local guide pointed this out to me.

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Kath Page @orkat3.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

If you are in #Orkney any time soon you must, must visit the new #IronAge #Pictish #Viking exhibition at the Orkney Museum, it is wonderful. Congratulations to @nickhewitt4.bsky.social and the museum staff, it blew me away 🥰

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Ahh yeah that’s a really good call, thanks for the link

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

So here’s a thing, #naval historians! I photographed these odd shelters on the Amalfi coast at Massa Lubrense last year. They looked wartime to me but I have clue what they are. Any thoughts, hive mind?

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Sadly got to hit the road back to #Orkney this morning so no time for a longer visit to @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social but here’s a few outdoor highlights: Clyde Puffer “Spartan”, steam yacht “Carola” and an amazing survivor, Air Sea Rescue Craft 10. Thanks again for hosting me! #NormandySailors

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I was @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social to hear a talk from @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. First class talk and a pleasure to meet Nick. His top book is now in wallet friendly paperback.

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

💥 Fuel your fury with the latest History Rage mugs! Featuring legendary rants from @lydiajane13.bsky.social , @nickleh.bsky.social , Joseph Quinn & @nickhewitt4.bsky.social Perfect for anyone who loves sipping truth with their tea 🍵💣 🛒 Grab yours now: www.zazzle.co.uk/sto...

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Fantastic to be at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine for the official paperback launch of #NormandySailora @yalebooks.bsky.social @jogodfrey.bsky.social

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Hi Tony, nice to hear from you. I’ll take a look and revert, may not be much to say though.

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Corry should absolutely be the naval Band of Brothers! @tomhanks.bsky.social

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

@bbcradio4.bsky.social So the ships that collided had no “outlooks” at the time then??? Oh dear. Autocorrect was not your friend was it? 😆 ⛴️ 🚢 🌊 #SeaBlindness

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It looks terrific @nickhewitt4.bsky.social. Everybody else this is an OVERLORD history must read. Nick brilliantly tells the story of NEPTUNE.

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

So this is EXCITING! So thrilled with the paperback edition of #NormandySailors Fab job from @jogodfrey.bsky.social and the @yalebooks.bsky.social team. What do y’all think? I’m loving the blue, I guess I’m just a stereotype #navalhistorian out for preorder now!

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Why would any state want to become strategically dependent on a system which the owner has shown himself perfectly capable of turning off if he doesn’t like your politics? It’s a massive vulnerability, better off without it.

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Just opened my Museums Journal and sighed, again. I’m delighted for colleagues in England but the recent UK government funding announcement does NOTHING to address the ongoing civic museums crisis up here in #Scotland. @museumsassociation.org we need help too, it’s not “in the nick of time” for us!

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The sure renaming the aircraft Enola Tate

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Nick Hewitt @nickhewitt4.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I guess this is why US Naval History and Heritage Command web site is now down.

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