The Narrow Road to the Deep North

An impressive - but deeply harrowing - drama set against the backdrop of a group of Australian POW's sent to Thailand to build a railway for the Japanese. 5 parts in total and I've got up to number 4. Recommended - but not an easy watch.....

Hey Rob, I don't think we can get into details at this time but it's based on AE to a point....GP
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Hi Brian - thanks for your prompt response to this and my other non-related question. I understand you are limited as to what can be said, so I will take the last part of your ...

I'm not sure what can be divulged about this game at present but would be really keen to know if the naval aspect of the war will be represented - and if so, will this be on an individual ship basis? Thank-you in advance.


Hey Rob, I don't think we can get into details at this time but it's ...

I'm not sure what can be divulged about this game at present but would be really keen to know if the naval aspect of the war will be represented - and if so, will this be on an individual ship basis? Thank-you in advance.

Finally got to see ABBA Voyage. Absolutely brilliant hour and a half - will definitely go again. Pretty much all the classics you would expect were there, but the simple fact is, that concert could have been three hours and the music quality would have never let up. If you love the music of these ...

Spain 1-1 England (AET) England win 3-1 on penalties

And England beat Spain to retain the European Championship title they first won in 2022 - and get some measure of revenge for the World Cup defeat of 2023.

Spain were the better team in the first half - although England had chances to score ...

Germany 0-1 Spain (AET)

...and so its Spain... again. A repeat of the World Cup final. I thought the Germans played really well and certainly had their chances to win it.

All I know is, England will have to find a MUCH better performance than the one they put up in the World Cup (when frankly ...

Rebel Yell wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2025 5:43 pm
The irony of that statement on a wargame forum almost made me spit my drink out laughing.

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Cracking toon - Love Again (Dua Lipa)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC19kwABFwc

So do you prefer Germany or Spain for England in the final?

My guess would be Germany as the Spanish team, according to "experts", is the bestest ever. And, I suspect, meeting the German team brings something extra.

Anyway. Congratulations on going to the final. Very well deserved. :)
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2025 European Championships - 1st semi-final
England 2-1 Italy (AET)

Wow - being an England fan is never an easy ride is it? It looked like Italy were in the final, having taking the lead with their first shot on target in the first half. But England came back - even later than the Sweden game - to ...

England 2-2 Sweden (AET) England win on penalties.

A difficult game as expected. Sweden can perhaps consider themselves a little unlucky, and they looked in control and to be heading through until two goals in quick succession about 10 minutes from time, dragged England back into the game. The ...

Neilster wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:31 am In August I'm going to Thailand and then Europe. My flight from Split to Frankfurt am Main is JU352. It's probably not this one

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Where are you visiting (apart from Germany and Croatia) in Europe?

At the same time, I’ve also found “The People’s Profiles” (also on You Tube). These are roughly 1-1:30 long episodes on famous individuals. Began with Marie Antoinette and then Robespierre. These were excellent - ideal for those looking for a good understanding of the subjects but without needing to ...

Stumbled across “Epic History” on You Tube - and specifically a series on Napoleon - Path to Power. This series of bite size stories of around 15-20 minutes each and (totalling over 4 hours) is exceptionally well presented with full colour maps and drawings. I’m currently on episode 5 (Rivoli ...

I recently posted of reading a book about the Spanish navy and the Spanish Civil War. The naval historiographer Drachfinel has put out a video on the subject matter and featuring the author. Worth watching whether you have or haven’t read the book.

With no Barbarossa a properly supplied and powerful Afrika Korps would most probably have captured the Suez Canal and been able to exploit into The Levant and beyond, with all that lovely oil. Of course this ignores the ideological imperative. Hitler was very keen on a showdown in the East ...

Hmm so civil war no naval power both sides. Perhaps not enough institutions. I'll wait for Warspite1 answer as he has the 'book'.
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Hi gamer78, the title refers to the fact that the Nationalists and Republicans each took control of various ships of the Spanish Fleet at the outbreak ...

I'm curious, if not copyright issue why was the fleet fighting itself?




There is this thing called the Spanish Civil War.


Hmm so civil war no naval power both sides. Perhaps not enough institutions. I'll wait for Warspite1 answer as he has the 'book'.
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Hi gamer78, the title ...

I so rarely read a book more than once on the basis that there are just soooo many to read. However, there are always exceptions to this - if the book is good enough.

Many years ago I read The Battle for Norway and The German Invasion of Norway (Haarr). Such is the incredible quality of these ...