Bah, humbug. I was quite ill a month ago, and have only just started running and swimming again. Then my father-in-law died a couple of weeks ago. He was an honest, humble and humorous man. Sadly, I … (View Post)

A couple of years ago I watched a YouTube series on WW1. It surprised me quite how much of the war was away from the Western Front. Yes, I knew about Russia, and the Dardanelles, and Lawrence of Arab… (View Post)

Perhaps, or perhaps you're right. But I do think people underestimate quite how devastated Germany was. Even if the fronts had remained where they were; how long could Germany have fought on? I … (View Post)

Incidentally, when it comes to WW1, one of Britain's first acts in 1914 might have been a massively important but subtle factor in winning the war. A few days after war started, we cut all but o… (View Post)

It feels odd that this **** is getting so much attention. Why does his act generate so much interest, when the USA suffers many mass shootings? There was one last week where three people were shot de… (View Post)