Sad news, here's a link to the BBC news web site.
BBC News - Prof Richard Holmes, acclaimed military historian, dies
RIP, I for one really enjoyed his War walks series.
LUCKYSTRIKE
Sad news, here's a link to the BBC news web site.
BBC News - Prof Richard Holmes, acclaimed military historian, dies
RIP, I for one really enjoyed his War walks series.
LUCKYSTRIKE
Very sad to hear this, I enjoyed his work very much. 65 is not fair, he had so much more to give. RIP.
I too was very saddened to hear this news. I had a great respect for his work. My condolences to his family and friends.
Cheers, Ade.
A sad loss - a good author and broadcaster.
Had a pleasure of meeting him once - a true gentleman.
Richie
Very sad indeed, I just loved his enthusiastic delivery
RIP
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
A truely great military historian whose enthuasim shone through. RIP
I am also saddend to hear the news of his passing, he was an true gentleman,
I have enjoyed his work over the years he will be sadly missed. R.I.P Richard.
Dave.
Very sad news for the Military History community , his riding the route of the retreat from Mons will always be remembered , RIP
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Very sad news, he made military history very easy listening and was so enthusiastic about the subject ,RIP sir
tragic news , a great historian who made a great contribution to the understanding of military history.will be sadly missed.
RIP......PAUL
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