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Historian, theologian, academic & author. Curator: https://t.co/nUqb2o0l0E. FRHistS. Interests: Napoleon, D-Day & Welsh Guards. HM 66th Foot, Corunna.

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michaelfass9 Michael Fass @michaelfass9 ·
28 May

What happened to the YOP?
Every individual up to 18 was on a programme. Answer: It was a Tory measure of Mrs. T. And cannot be mentioned.

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michaelfass9 Michael Fass @michaelfass9 ·
21 May

The NHS waiting lists are not down. All that has happened is that if you have been waiting for over 18 months, you are removed and have to re-apply via your GP.

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michaelfass9 Michael Fass @michaelfass9 ·
6 Oct

PS
I am entirely in favour of the brave men and women who were sent across as agents by SOE. I just think that it was a useless organisation. My father had a remote connection with them when he served at COSSAC in 1943/44.

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nicholasmorto11 Nicholas Morton @nicholasmorto11 ·
31 Jul

This is a Malbork/Marienburg, a massive fortress in modern-day Poland constructed by the Teutonic Knights (a military religious order similar to the Templars and Hospitallers).

Originally founded in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade (1190) ...

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