If you want to read my lengthy story on the Battle of the Falkands in 1914 I have broken it down into two parts...
The Armoured cruiser action t.co/vK52iaabu4
The Cruiser action t.co/s1pcHbWaVz
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Hi guys, sorry I've been away or a few days with no access to Blue-sky but thought I have a couple of "in case you've missed it" posts so...
My latest podcast episode is a condenced story of the Battle of the Falklands for #falklands110
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Glasgow was joined by #HMSCornwall in sinking Liepzig. Cornwall was the sister ship to #HMSMonmouth which had been sunk at Coronel. #histscalemodel #scalemodel #modelwarship #Falklands110
HMS Glasgow, survivor of Coronel took part in the Falklands battle as part of Sturdee’s squadron. 1/350 Combrig WIP
HMS Glasgow, survivor of Coronel took part in the Falklands battle as part of Sturdee’s squadron. 1/350 Combrig WIP
#OTD in 1914 VAdm. Sturdee’s squadron seeking von Spee’s raiders were found by them instead, as Spee saw the Falkland Is. Realizing he was outgunned he made for open sea. The British gave chase & sank every German warship but one, Dresden. #HMSGlasgow, Coronel survivor sank Leipzig. #Falklands110
Carrying on from Thursday’s post for #Falklands110 here is part 2 - the German preparations
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My first article for #Falklands110 is out.
Following the Battle of Coronel the British Admiralty took immediate steps to catch and destroy von Spee's Squadron.
Locally Captain Grant of the Canopus began setting up defences on the islands.
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New #podcast episode has dropped kicking off a week of #Falklands110 related articles.
The Battle of Coronel 1/11/1914 why it happened, who fought it and who won?
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Four or five planned pieces coming out in December for #Falklands110 following von Spee's squadron to its sad end.
