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Peter Hart

@peterhart.bsky.social

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Military historian of sorts. Latest books: 'Laugh or Fly', 'Chain of Fire: Campaigning in Egypt & the Sudan, 1882-1898' & 'Beggar Me: I'm a Prisoner'. But really I'm mainly the lead singer of 'Those Naughty Lumps' and 'Pete & the Lovehearts'

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Well, it’s time for repeats! LAUGH OR CRY examines how Tommies used humour to cope with the horrors of trench life on the Western Front. First up is CONDITIONS IN THE TRENCHES. Please listen, share - and buy the book! open.spotify.com/episode/1XWd...

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our Welsh Warrior finally runs out of luck when he is captured during the German offensive on the Chemin des Dames in May 1918. For the rest of the war he was a POW. What a story he had to tell and don’t forget to buy our book! Thanks for listening! open.spotify.com/episode/7eGb...

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Ep281: The Welsh Warrior - The Aisne 1918

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The fighting builds up to another frenzy with the second German offensive in the Lys valley in April 1918. As ever Brigadier General Hubert Rees - our Welsh warrior with the luck of the Irish - is right in the thick of it! Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/3BWb...

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Ep280: The Welsh Warrior - German April Offensive, 1918

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We have reached the annus horribilis for our Welsh Warrior Brigadier General Hubert Rees. He was commanding his 151 Brigade on the Somme when all hell broke loose with the German Offensive of March 1918. Terrible times.... open.spotify.com/episode/0cpZ...

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Ep279: The Welsh Warrior - German March Offensive, 1918

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's 1917 and our Welsh Warrior, Brigadier General Hubert Rees is back in action this time commanding the 149th Brigade of the 50th Division. He is soon up to his eyes in 'it' at Arras and on the Somme! What a man! What a life! Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/3DuX...

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Ep278: The Welsh Warrior - Back into the Fray, 1917

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

What were Great War generals doing in the Sudan in 1898? They weren't always old! Get your signed copy of CHAIN OF FIRE: Campaigning in Egypt & Sudan for just £5.50 (Plus P&P). I am downsizing and have to get rid of my old 'stock' of books. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19830584...

Chain of Fire: Campaigning in Egypt & Sudan Peter Hart Hardback Signed | eBay UK

"Chain of Fire: Campaigning in Egypt & Sudan" by Peter Hart is a 464-page non-fiction book, published by Profile Books, focused on military history. Signed by author!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What was it like to serve in the infantry in the WW2? FOOTSLOGGERS is based on around 80 interviews conducted with veterans of just one battalion - the 16th Durham Light Infantry. I need to clear my overstock so on sale just £4.37 plus P&P. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19662475...

Footsloggers: An Infantry Battalion at War, 1939-45 New Hardback Signed by Hart | eBay UK

This is a human look at the inhuman nature of war from the author ofAt Close Range andBurning Steel.

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This time Brigadier General Hubert Rees is in command of the 11th Brigade, in several fierce actions on the Somme. He was no chateau general! A man we truly admire! Please listen and share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/71r0...

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Ep277: The Welsh Warrior - Commanding 11th Brigade

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I've nearly out of Burning Steel so here is an offer for FOOTSLOGGERS: AN INFANTRY BATTALION AT WAR, 1939-45 featuring the 16th Durham Light Infantry. Probably my fave book. Available of just £5.44 plus postage. UK ONLY! Only came out in 2023 and retailled at £30! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19662475...

Footsloggers: An Infantry Battalion at War, 1939-45 New Hardback Signed by Hart | eBay UK

This is a human look at the inhuman nature of war from the author ofAt Close Range andBurning Steel.

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

OUTLINE LAUNCH CONFERENCE Pre‑booking just £25 PAYING IN ADVANCE PLEASE PAY £25 BY BANK TRANSFER: Outline Publishing Limited Sort code: 51-70-15 A/C No: 85845477 Or £25 BY PAYPAL using the FRIENDS AND FAMILY OPTION to pmhart@btinternet.com For more info contact pmhart@btinternet.com

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Selling my overstock to make room for Outline Publications new books. This time its BURNING STEEL: A Tank Regiment at War, 1939-45. It features the 2nd FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY and what a story it is! I am selling them to clear at just £3.99 plus postage. UK ONLY. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19857163...

Burning Steel Signed by Peter Hart (Hardcover) 9781788166393 | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Burning Steel Signed by Peter Hart (Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Brigadier Hubert Rees returns from his sojourn as a staff officer with 38th Welsh Division to briefly command the 94th Brigade fated to attack Serre on 1 July 1916 – the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He did his best, but it was a disaster. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/2zAB...

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Ep276: The Welsh Warrior - Slaughter on the Somme

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

One more week of this sale. Then the price will go back up! I am overstocked and need the space! The recollections of this wonderful bunch of Second World War artillerymen from the South Notts Hussars! Just £3.30 plus post and packaging! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19854443...

At Close Range: Life and Death in an Artillery Regiment, 1939-45 Signed Copy | eBay UK

I bought this book as my father, who died in 1975, was in the Royal Artillery in World War II. This generation are almost gone now, so I am very glad indeed that their own personal histories have been set down in published form.

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our Welsh Warrior is once more in dire peril in the dreadful fighting around Givenchy in 1915. Touch and go at times! Please share - and buy the book! open.spotify.com/episode/5IE5...

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Ep275: The Welsh Warrior - Givenchy, 1915

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Due to an overstock I have too many hardback copies of AT CLOSE RANGE the story of the South Notts Hussars in the Second World War. For a couple of weeks I will have them on offer at just £3.30 (plus postage) on E-Bay, signed and posted out by me! What a bargain. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19854443...

At Close Range: Life and Death in an Artillery Regiment, 1939-45 Signed Copy | eBay UK

I bought this book as my father, who died in 1975, was in the Royal Artillery in World War II. This generation are almost gone now, so I am very glad indeed that their own personal histories have been set down in published form.

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The Great War Group @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Conference Seminar! Each year, on Saturday morning we offer 12 small group talks - you get to mix and match your perfect schedule! @peterhart.bsky.social will be telling the tale of Bloody April & a depressing period for the Allies Book your tickets at www.greatwargroup.com/product/weekend

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our hero - HUBERT REES - WELSH WARRIOR - is up to his neck in the fighting at FIRST YPRES, 1914. If you want to buy his brilliant memoir click on this link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19792054... You won't regret it! To listen click on this or any other podcast provider. open.spotify.com/episode/3eZE...

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Ep274: The Welsh Warrior - First Ypres

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

And I am beside myself with excitement!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The excitement is building up in our series on the WELSH WARRIOR Hubert Rees. Here we have the first moves of the war culminating in the ADVANCE TO THE AISNE. The excitement is nerve-tingling - don't miss it! Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/1Hgi...

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Ep273: The Welsh Warrior - Advance to the Aisne

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

So the cricket season has finished early again with the advent of the Hundred. As in previous years the county championship is unresolved, but by the time the wankfest finishes we will all have lost interest. It is no coincidence that out test team has fallen off a cliff since this travesty began.

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New Pete & Gary podcast series based on the life of Brigadier General Hubert Rees begins this week. We hope you love it! You can buy the book WELSH WARRIOR direct www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19846775... For just £20 plus post & packing you get BEGGAR ME as well! open.spotify.com/episode/5cjj...

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

At last those lazy sods (Pete & Gary) have produced a new series - on Hubert Rees, the WELSH WARRIOR. Based on the book of the same name and with thrills and spills aplenty the first episode finds us in 1914 and OFF TO WAR. Please listen and do share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/5cjj...

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Ep272: The Welsh Warrior - Off to War

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is the end of our recycled tales from the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry in WW2. What a story it was, I can't rell you what an impact these chaps made on us. Please remember them.... open.spotify.com/episode/1uoC...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Farewell Chaps!

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Nigel Atter MSc PgCert BA(Hons) @nigatt59.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I’m rereading Bryn Hammond’s @brynleyh.bsky.social Cambrai 1917 - it’s a wonderful account, really well written, which focusses on ‘the evidence of those who participated’. This vol should be on every FWW historian’s bookshelf.

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The war to end wars finally comes to an end for the men of the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. Nazism is defeated and we will never again be challenged by racist nationalism! Well they did their bit that's for certain! We will remember them... open.spotify.com/episode/1vZ1...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - All Over Bar the Shouting

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Stephen Fisher @seaspitfires.com · 02/07/2026

He means me

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Turning into a BANGING lineup for our Conference in Leeds, including a book signing with EIGHT authors 👀 including these two gems, self, @seaspitfires.com @fxmc1957.bsky.social @pikegrey1418.bsky.social @peterhart.bsky.social (who rarely signs books) and @jimsmithson.bsky.social!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We were delighted with the positive reviews in the WFA Stand To. Wondering how you can buy these beauties - look no further! They are available in a special offer via E-Bay of Beggar Me & Welsh Warrior on a SPECIAL OFFER OF JUST £20 (plus postage). www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19846775...

Beggar Me I'm a Prisoner & Welsh Warrior Bargain Both Books together Just £20 | eBay UK

I’M A PRISONER! This is a story of courage and endurance we should not forget. Signed by the authors! WELSH WARRIOR A Personal Record of the Great War. Brigadier General Hubert Rees. AS REVIEWED IN THE WFA STAND TO MAGAZINE.

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Looking forward to the Great War Group Conference! I’m lucky enough to be speaking on Bloody April, 1917, alongside a host of utter sex god historians! Book your ticket today! www.greatwargroup.com/product/week...

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CONFERENCE 2026 – WEEKEND PASS – The Great War Group

9th-11th October, ROYAL ARMOURIES, LEEDS THIS PURCHASE RESERVES YOU AN ALL ACCESS PASS TO THIS YEAR'S THREE DAY CONFERENCE YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: FRIDAY AFTERNOON WAR WALK FRIDAY NIGHT AD...

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This week's repeat has the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry advancing into Germany! It's almost all over! But there's a bit more shouting to come! Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/2udB...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Advance into Germany

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Inappropriate festive greetings as we join the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry struggling against the weather and naughty Germans in a repeat of our epoch-defining podcast 'Christmas in the Ardennes'. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/0UeR...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Christmas in the Ardennes

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Please don't forget to vote for my book CHAIN OF FIRE in this book awards thingy! Accept no substitutes! I shall be most grateful! www.military-history.org/books/mhm-bo...?

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MHM Book of the Year 2026 | Military History Matters

Military History Matters has curated a list of 2025’s best military history titles: the nominees for this year’s MHM book awards. Our selecti ...

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Our repeats of the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry have reached the fighting in the Low Countries. THis truly was a thought-provoking series of podcasts. We should all remember these brave men. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/4WC7...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - The Low Countries

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hi South-western chums! Tonight I am speaking on BEGGAR ME I’M A PRISONER and all matters appertaining to escapes! For info follow the link! www.westernfrontassociation.com/branches/uni...

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I'm Out! Escape to The Frontier | The Western Front Association

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The action continues for the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry as they advance into Belgium in 1944. This repeat of the series is proving popular - thanks for listening chums! Please share! It really is a story worth retelling! open.spotify.com/episode/0e9d...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Advance into Belgium

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I spent the morning dragging our Somme group all about the French sector 🇫🇷 @peterhart.bsky.social @istoriatravel.bsky.social

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We’re busy on the Somme! Richard Van Emden talks boy soldiers at Thiepval with our @istoriatravel.bsky.social group 🕯️ @peterhart.bsky.social

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

What was it like for the men of the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry to crew a Sherman tank in 1944? Dangerous would sum it up, but find out in our podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/4SgV...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - What's it Like?

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Hi chums, Many more book been put up on E-Bay. Some rubbish, some duplicates, some I just don't need or have space for any more! Some bargains amongst hem. A few regimentals as well! www.ebay.co.uk/usr/pmhart07

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Tonight's the night! C'mon along chums! Watch the Arsenal match from 17.00! Drink (relatively) cheap beer! See Dirty Viv! See Those Naughty Lumps! What more could you want?

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Lumps and Dirty Viv are playing on Saturday - don’t miss out! And don't miss the football - you can arrive at the club early at 17.00, watch it and drink cheap beer to your heart's content!

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Lumps and Dirty Viv are playing together on Saturday - don’t miss out!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

More terrifying experiences for the men of the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry during Operation Bluecoat - don’t miss out! Listen today! open.spotify.com/episode/2YbQ...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Bluecoat

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The men of the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry were 'at the races' again at Operation Goodwood. A terrible battle with burning tanks and men littering the battlefield. Most never forgot it - we should never foget their sacrifice. Please share. open.spotify.com/episode/7gOq...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Goodwood

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

News of a great new gig - THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS are playing with the legend that is DIRTY VIV - yes I know that sounds strange -at the Constitutional Club from 8pm on Saturday 30 May. Just £5 entrance! Come early and drink more!

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In our rerun series the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry are facing more desperate fighting on Hill 112. Please listen share, and if you want to know more buy the book - Burnng Steel. Thanks chums! open.spotify.com/episode/0lpG...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Hill 112

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Under orders to clear some space so some books, duplicates and no longer needed just have to go - sob. Have tried to price at a fair level> Have a look! www.ebay.co.uk/usr/pmhart07

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Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Next in our re-run Fife & Forfar Yeomanry classic episodes is the drama of Operation Epsom! What a story it is! Please share! Thanks chums! open.spotify.com/episode/5oT4...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Epsom

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Three day tickets now on sale for our conference in Leeds! Headliners: self, Paul McGann, Frank McDonough, Stephen Fisher & Peter Hart! Full schedule details and bookings at: greatwargroup.com/product/week... @fxmc1957.bsky.social @seaspitfires.com @peterhart.bsky.social

Peter Hart @peterhart.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The repeats of our old series on the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry in WW2 are proving popular again! Based on Pete's oral history interviews for the IWM this week they are teetering on the edge of deployment on the Second Front shortly after D-Day. Please share! open.spotify.com/episode/4SDq...

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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - On the Brink