Brian Halma

Nationals (from the Expos days), Panthers, Hurricanes, Hornets.
I enjoy learning, exploring, and history

Views are my own

[Stephen Fisher @SeaSpitfires]

I've been asked what happened to LCT 854 on D-Day, so here goes.

854 was part of 41 LCT Flotilla, carrying HQ & C Sqns 13/18 Hussars and priority vehicles of the assault battalions. They arrived a bit late off the coast, but beached on Sword on time at 08:10.
📽️IWM A70-29-1-2

[Brian Halma @Halma21]

@PodBlessNash @eighthandroast Thank you for tagging them for me!

[Brian Halma @Halma21]

Thank you to @PodBlessNash for the get together this morning - I met some interesting folks. Thank you to 8th and Roast for hosting!

[Carlos Lozada @CarlosNYT]

Can’t wait to dig into THE ACHILLES TRAP, a new book on the origins of the Iraq War, from the great Steve Coll and ⁦@penguinpress⁩. Here’s an early appraisal from ⁦@KirkusReviews⁩: https://t.co/SGVYT5Ijwo

[Brian Halma @Halma21]

@waitmanb

[Civil War Books & Authors @aw_cwba]

Coming Soon (February '24 Edition) https://t.co/aIEolq2me9

[Bill Voth @billvoth]

At just 28 years old, Patrick Mahomes has been to three more Super Bowls than Aaron Rodgers.

[Pod Bless Nashville @PodBlessNash]

Mmmmmm…. @eighthandroast

Reminder: First Tuesday of each month, gather to talk Nashville w @jrhollin @BradenGall

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

The @charliekirk11 bit about black pilots is a racist lie.

Every pilot, white, black, and otherwise, is required to get the same minimum number of hours of training.

Everyone, no exceptions, must all pass written and practical tests under the Airman Certification Standards.

[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ @baseballhall]

Election Day has arrived!

@MLBNetwork is live from the Plaque Gallery for coverage of the @officialBBWAA Hall of Fame election. The results will be announced at 6 p.m. ET.

[Richard Staff @RichardStaff]

Ron DeSantis spending $300M to embarrass himself and come in fourth place is a heartwarming tribute to the New York Mets

[Liz @liz_july4th]

Next, Representative Elihu E. #Washburne (born in today’s #Maine and moved to #Galena) to practice law) 👇👇👇

He played a prominent role in early formation of then Republican Party, a supporter of #Lincoln and #Grant 👇👇👇 🧵🧵

Please be patient! 🙏🙏

[Minor League Baseball @MiLB]

From being traded to being added to the 40-man roster, it's been an eventful six months for Nationals prospect DJ Herz.

Hear more on this week's podcast: https://t.co/YtzTwlsVL9

[Chase Hughes @chasedcsports]

As the once-great Sports Illustrated comes to an unfortunate end, some D.C. sports covers from over the years:

[Center for Civil War Research @UM_CCWResearch]

If you published your first book in Civil War history last year, please consider submitting for our Wiley-Silver Prize! The deadline for consideration is February 23, 2024 and instructions are below!
https://t.co/rl2K6lnz8a
@SoCWHistorians @scwhecc @TheSouthernSHA

[The Hill is Home @theHillisHome]

Earlier today, got a preview of the newest long-term exhibit at the @BuildingMuseum, Building Stories. It opens 1/21 and you need to go see it 🤩

https://t.co/aN4luKpY4u

[NashSevereWx @NashSevereWx]

The drizzle is having a zamboni affect on still-frozen side streets. Fresh glaze of ice. Be extremely careful if you must travel. Be fully prepared to end up in a ditch. Driving on ice is much different than driving on the snow earlier in the week.

[Brian Halma @Halma21]

@BioWD @fakehistoryhunt