Colin McNiffe

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@slbsn I agree (even as a Chelsea fan). My point related to the PL conclusion, which I've since found on the BBC (16 Mar '26). No points deduction. Their rationale - 'it would not have breached PSR'.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@VCGCOnline @KohimaEdTrust @barnthorn Enjoyed it Mark, looking forward to your talk in August with @RE_Hist_Society

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@MikeHistorian @OspreyBooks I'm a big fan of Kershaw's style of writing. In my opinion, all of his books are superb and 'The Hill' is up there with the best of them.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

Remembering Gt-uncle Frederick Sayer from Reading who earned a Distinguished Conduct Medal 110 years ago today on the first day of the Somme offensive. Fred was serving with the Royal Berkshire regt and had been wounded previously during the war. #somme110

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@MikeHistorian @GPRSociety This is my copy. I'm assuming it was Miles Whitelock who signed the book ? (And supplied the explanation at the bottom !).
He was wounded in Tunisia alongside James Hill.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@benmoores2 Polish Home army museum , Krakow, is well worth a visit .

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@TheUCS473 I was present at a talk given by Lieutenant General Ralph Wooddisse a couple of days ago and he mentioned that the Dutch are doubling their spending on defence and the Swedes trebling it .

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

Three Victoria Cross recipients, all from the small Berkshire town of Thatcham, commemorated in the town centre.
Brothers - Alexander & Victor Turner and William House. Alexander & William both Royal Berkshire regt, Victor- Rifle brigade. #VC #ww1 #berks

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@robert_lyman Obvious ones;

Alf Snelling , Slim's master logistician.
Frank Owen, SEAC newspaper.
Colin St Clair Oakes, IWGC, war cemetery designer Far East.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@peterfinch46 @ww2research This is my copy that I was lucky enough to find in a charity shop.
The signatures are of Glider Pilot regiment pilots that featured in the book as well as other WW2 airmobile operations.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ww2research @itsjohncrotty @ConorHogarty @EGPOSullivan @irelandbattles @heritage_irish @RMcGreevy1301 @HistoryPegg @militaryhistori @milnem @sean_f_scullion @michaelkeegan14 I watched it on catch-up Joseph. As expected it was very interesting and thanks for mentioning my Grandad -sort of - at the end 😂

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ww2research @itsjohncrotty @ConorHogarty @EGPOSullivan @theirishstory @irelandbattles @heritage_irish @RMcGreevy1301 @HistoryPegg @militaryhistori @milnem @sean_f_scullion @michaelkeegan14 Thanks Joseph, that would be something ! Regardless, it's a subject that interests me so i certainly will tune in soon.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ww2research @itsjohncrotty @ConorHogarty @EGPOSullivan @theirishstory @irelandbattles @heritage_irish @RMcGreevy1301 @HistoryPegg @militaryhistori @milnem @sean_f_scullion @michaelkeegan14 Don't know for sure Joseph. At that time he was a plant operator with 4 GHQ RE, 21st Army gp. I know from research that 4 GHQ troops were allocated to the 227 Inf bde area. He joined in '44 but because of his trade remained in Germany until '47 helping with the reconstruction.

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ww2research @itsjohncrotty @ConorHogarty @EGPOSullivan @theirishstory @irelandbattles @heritage_irish @RMcGreevy1301 @HistoryPegg @militaryhistori @milnem @sean_f_scullion @michaelkeegan14 My Grandad, from Sligo, was working in England before the war in construction ( one of McAlpine's fusiliers ). He voluntarily served with the Royal engineers during the war. He (or his family) suffered no fallout from anyone in Ireland. RIP Jimmy McNiffe.🇮🇪

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ww2research @soave1000 @militaryhistori @TuckerJones1944 @EGPOSullivan @WeHaveWaysPod @irelandbattles @Vanguard_WW2 @FYTWIO @HistoryBowsh @wardiaryww2 @CraigBaird @BowersWrites I can't tune in live, will this be available to watch afterwards Joseph ?

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@TomDCPetch Thanks for yet another very interesting guest on your superb podcast Tom - please keep them coming.

[Philip Ingram MBE 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇺🇦 @PhilipIngMBE]

@MilitaryBanter @AlistairCarns From my immediate experience Al doesnt seem
To care about individuals - I may be wrong but that is the impression I have been given from his engagement

[fill your boots @MilitaryBanter]

I’m lying here on this ward in Hereford after spending 13 hours in A&E, and I honestly feel completely abandoned by the system that’s supposed to help me. I have a herniated disc, I can’t walk, I have no control over my own bodily functions, and yet I’m being told I’ll be sent home tomorrow. After everything I’ve been through, the only “treatment” I’ve had is painkillers. That’s it. No real intervention, no real plan just pills and a pat on the back.

I’ve been told I can’t even be considered for surgery until I have physio… but how am I supposed to do physio when I can’t walk? I have 3 children to care for and a job to do? I’m 35 years old, I served 13 years as a paratrooper, pushed my body to its limits for this country, and now when I genuinely need help, I’m being handed the cheapest, least effective option and shoved out the door.

I feel completely let down. I’ve lost all faith in this system. I’m upset, I’m scared, and I’m seriously disappointed that this is the level of care I’m receiving. I expected better anyone would. Instead, I’m being discharged with nothing but painkillers and false hope. This isn’t care. It doesn’t even feel like compassion. It feels like being written off. Sent this to my local MP but thought you might have some connections could help me out

[Colin McNiffe @mac657]

@ReassessHistory Nice 👌 Where did you find that ?
Mine was from an Oxfam book shop.