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France Culture @franceculture.fr · 10/06/2026

10 juin 1944, Oradour-sur-Glane. 643 villageois, hommes, femmes, enfants sont massacrés par les nazis. En 2013, Marcel Darthout, l'un des rescapés du massacre, témoignait en tant que "passeur de mémoire" pour que ce drame ne soit jamais oublié. ➡️ l.franceculture.fr/Irb

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Two years ago I was honoured to be invited to the 80th anniversary commemorations of the massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane. I spoke live on France 2 as a result of my book about the people of the village being published in French, another real honour.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It was really interesting to talk to Diane de Vignemont about the parallels between events in Minneapolis and what happened in occupied France. This is a fascinating read. newlinesmag.com/essays/minne...

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Minneapolis Protests Sound a Lot Like the French Resistance

Minnesota is not occupied France, but historians see some parallels with the neighborhood groups and solidarity networks responding to federal operations today

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Snapped by my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social at Fnac St Lazare. 'Oradour s'est tu' published by Flammarion. It's nice to think all that hard work was worthwhile!

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

If you happen to live near Boston, Lincs. I’ll be giving a talk on Saturday 18 October, 2pm as per the flyer attached. Do come along, I’ll be signing books too. #history #france #frenchhistory #ww2

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

J'ai beaucoup d'appréhension quant au scénario et au concept de ce film. Les grandes lignes fournies par TF1 suggèrent un manque de recherche sur sa plausibilité. www.leparisien.fr/culture-lois...

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« Oradour ne m’oublie pas » : M. Pokora à l’affiche d’un téléfilm sur Oradour-sur-Glane

La chaîne n’a pas précisé la date de diffusion du téléfilm. Le chanteur donnera la réplique à Caroline Anglade.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Interested in booking me for a talk or workshop for your club or school? You can find my details on my page at The Society of Authors website. I work with A level students (History or French), clubs for adults, undergraduates....even GCSE French students societyofauthors.org/soa-member/r...

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Robert Pike - The Society of Authors

Writer and historian, specialising in the French Resistance

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I’ve just noticed that in the Waterstones clearance you can pick up the hardback version of Defying Vichy for £5 and the oversized airport edition of Silent Village for £5! Grab yourself a bargain or two!! www.waterstones.com/book/defying...

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Defying Vichy by Robert Pike | Waterstones

Buy Defying Vichy by Robert Pike from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

A video of version of my BBC History Magazine article from last year about Oradour-sur-Glane #oradoursurglane #History youtu.be/E3Y17_gX1PM?...

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The Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre

YouTube video by HistoryExtra

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Remember Oradour video 2 : The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944: Monsieur Poutauraud #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #frenchhistory #ww2

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Remember Oradour video 1 The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944 #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #histoire #books #france #frenchhistory

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out. In Series 8, @pikerobert.bsky.social rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a #OnThisDate #History #Podcast

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

L’année dernière, 10 juin c’était le 80eme anniversaire du massacre d’Oradour-sur-Glane. Interview sur M5, Journal de 19h45. #oradoursurglane #histoire #history #frenchhistory

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Just started on TikTok No idea what I’m doing….. www.tiktok.com/@robertpike1...

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

My book about Oradour-sur-Glane is called Silent Village. Available in Waterstones and elsewhere.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp @HFranceWebsite

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Jeez Britain. Wake up. There is no problem to which Nigel Farage is the answer.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Wake up Labour and remember who and what you’re meant to represent. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of Hanna Diamond’s new book ‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War’ at Yale University Press this evening. It’s a great book about a fascinating person, and Hanna (my PhD superviser) has done her subject proud. @hdiamond.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I got this today and I’m so proud of my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social ! Such an exciting book. Trouble is I’ve been distracted from my thesis by reading it….. what a conundrum !

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Just did a lovely little talk at a Probus club. There’s something about a village hall in the countryside which makes me feel calm. I’m always happy to talk about my work, no matter what size the group!

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Amy McElroy @amymcelroy.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

If you're around Wolverhampton, I popped in to @waterstones.bsky.social this morning to sign copies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Trump is having a Liz Truss moment.

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Jacques Gallagher @1olddemocrat.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

So much for the felon's promise to end the war! His obvious love for Putin isn't worth a dime. All he's done is to reduce Ukraine's capacity to fight back against the Russian aggressor. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

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Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire

Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Having grown up in the mining valleys of South Wales I have been Labour all my life. But I’m getting increasingly concerned about the choices this government is making. Do better @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

So USA, is this what you want? Or does anyone stand up and call out Trump for realigning your country with Russia against the democratic world? Where are those checks and balances?

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Solidarity to my amazing colleagues at Cardiff University School of Modern Languages and Translation. Equally to the other schools affected. This should be called out for what it is. Vandalism.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Four years ago I watched events unfold on TV and felt sure that finally the Trump nightmare would be over. How wrong could I have been? I’m sure the finances of many Americans will slightly improve. But the damage that has been done to US politics cuts very deep.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I have a book list on Shepherd.com. “The best books about ordinary, and extraordinary, people in Nazi-occupied France”. Do have a look if you are wondering what to read next…. #ww2 #frenchhistory @katemossewriter.bsky.social shepherd.com/best-books/e...

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The best books about ordinary, and extraordinary, people in Nazi-occupied France

Robert Pike shares the 5 best books on extraordinary people in Nazi-occupied France. Have you read Charlotte Gray?

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Shannon, Mistress of Shenanigans @shay3322.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Forgot to post this yesterday

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

'Oradour s'est tu' est disponible dans toutes les librairies. editions.flammarion.com/oradour-sest...

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 10/06/2024

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out by Das Reich. In Series 8, Robert Pike rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD #OnThisDate #History #Podcast Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

For a short time, signed hardback copies of my first book Defying Vichy, are available for sale on my website for £10 plus postage. Overseas postage options are available. A great Christmas present! #history #ww2 #frenchhistory #frenchresistance www.robertpike.co.uk/signed-copies

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Signed Copies | robertpike

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

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Signed Copies | robertpike

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Jen Evans @jennifervevans.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch to be enshrined in the Pantheon. www.ehess.fr/fr/marc-bloc...

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A short video about my second book #silentvillage about the 10 June 1944 massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane.

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Ever heard about the captain of France’s football team who was later executed by his countrymen as the worst type of traitor? Read my blog post from several years ago about Alexandre Villaplane. www.robertpike.co.uk/post/2019/02...

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The footballer and his band of killers

Alexandre Villaplane and the 'Phalange nord-africaine' in the Dordogne. Alexandre Villaplane described the day he led the French national football team against Mexico in the inaugural FIFA World Cup a...

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Clare Mulley @claremulley.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

French resister who escaped the Germans en route to being deported, #MadeleineRiffaud, lived to 100, wowing Picasso & Ho Chi Minh after the war… Times obit:

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Robert Pike @pikerobert.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Booking now for 2025... My talk on Oradour-sur-Glane, before, during, and after the massacre. Information on my website Can also be booked via Speakernet robertpike.co.uk/events

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