War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton: War Studies, Politics & IR
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[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

Want to study for a degree or MA in Military History?

Study part-time or full-time with @historian1914 @JohnBuckley1967 @DrAdamDighton We offer a range of programmes, including ones on the First and Second World War

For more info follow link in Bio #History #WW2 #dambusters80

[Spencer Jones @historian1914]

Very pertinent comments on the value of War Studies from @EliotACohen in his recent piece 'Beware the False Prophets of War' published in the Atlantic. @warstudies_wlv #militaryhistory #warstudies

[Alexandra Churchill ✌🏼⭐️⭐️ @churchill_alex]

Please RT! We’re really proud to be tackling a new project @GreatWarGroup talking to people about Lions & Donkeys, putting this outdated appreciation into a modern context using studies of Douglas Haig, Britain’s Commander in Chief in #WW1 There will be talks, on & offline, a battlefield command tour at the end of 2025 & a new volume of research on Britain’s chief. We have nine excellent contributors/topics already but there is room for a handful more. Some unfinished areas at the moment are 1916, the opening of the spring offensives, personal aspects, Haig’s experiences of war prior to 1914 and post war/remembrance and legacy. Details/contacts below @historian1914 @TheWFA @ProfGSheffield @prior_robin @RMASandhurst @NorthWalesWFA @WFAPreston @wfa @warstudies_wlv @WarStudiesSoc @UofGWarstudies @WarStudiesHull @NAM_London @I_W_M @ArmyUniversity @ProfPeterDoyle @Taff_Gillingham @louise_provan

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

Want a greater understanding of war in the modern world?

Study for a degree in 'War Studies' with us the University of Wolverhampton.

Apply to study this academic year though clearing here: https://t.co/XVNOq8M33O

#alevels2023 #results2023 #university

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

Want a greater understanding of war in the modern world?

Study for a degree in 'War Studies' with us at the University of Wolverhampton. You can apply to study this academic year though clearing here: https://t.co/1OB3jYZiYm

#alevels2023 #results2023 #university

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

With Hill 112 and the surrounding area seemingly impossible to control and German counterattacks growing stronger, 11 Armoured Div is withdrawn north of the Odon, effecitvely ending Op. Epsom. Roberts, 11 Div's CO, saw this as a mistake - was he right? (IWM B6228/B8600) 4/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

#OTD Normandy 1944 - Day 4 of Op. Epsom.

II SS Panzer Corps attacks the 'Scottish Corridor'. 10 SS Pz Div advance on Hill 112 from the west (red arrow). This attack is stopped by M10 Tank Destroyers of 75th AT Regt and Shermans of 44RTR #tank (IWM B5088/B8523A/B12030) 1/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

North of the Odon, 9 SS Pz Div attack toward Cheux (white arrow). Heavy fighting took place around the Belleval Chateau, held by the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The German assault, supported by two flamethrowing half-tracks, inflicts high casualties but is defeated (IWM B6215). 3/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

These pics are taken on top of Hill 112 (looking south) during our battlefield tour with students from our 'War Studies' degree and Second World War MA. They show how exposed British forces were here. 'On the ground' tours are vital for understanding battles. #WW2 #History 4/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

#OTD - Day 3 of Op. Epsom in Normandy, 1944.

15 Div expand the 'Scottish Corridor' to the west. 9 Cameronians and 9RTR capture Grainville, supported by 8 Royal Scots and 7RTR to the north (white arrow). IWM B6124/B6117/B6125. This area would see heavy fighting tomorrow. 1/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

Meanwhile, 11th Armoured Div move south to capture Hill 112 (red arrow). The enemy adopt a reverse slope defence, destroying Churchill and Sherman tanks of 23 Hussars and 3RTR as they crest the hill and are skylined (IWM B 5994/B7589/B7639). The breakout is halted. #Tanks 3/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

@AlanTaylor168 @normaegraham1 @RichardTraynor6 @ReassessHistory I think that pic is from next to the Tourmauville bridge too - bonus points!!

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

@historian1914 @JohnBuckley1967 #WW2 #History #Military

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

#OTD Normandy 1944: Day 2 of Op. Epsom

15th Div continue toward the Orne. In the west (yellow arrow) the Highland Light Infantry's advance on Grainville is slowed partly by a counterattack by several Panthers. Most were knocked out by PIAT and AT guns (IWM B6185/B6046/B6056) 1/4

[War Studies, Politics & IR at Wolverhampton @warstudies_wlv]

The Odon is shallow and could be crossed on foot, but its banks are steep and so a bridge needed for vehicles. Tourmauville had only bridge for some distance, the next was at Gavrus and in German hands. Pics from our battlefield tour with MA and degree students #WeHaveWays 4/4