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A maritime history enthusiast writing frequent, engaging posts on 19th–20th century naval history, with a particular focus on the Imperial German Navy—plus the occasional military or historical rabbit hole, always anchored at sea.
Dr Paul Winter is a British independent historian and bestselling author specializing in military and intelligence history, with academic ties to Cambridge and Oxford and experience advising the Ministry of Defence and Royal Marines. His writing blends deep archival research with a contrarian edge, offering sharp monthly essays on military, political, and intelligence affairs.
Dr. Rob Lyman is a historian, author, and former British Army officer specializing in modern military history and international affairs. His blog offers weekly insights, analysis, and commentary on historical and contemporary military events, drawing on his extensive research and published works, including studies on Field Marshal Slim and World War II campaigns.
The Military Reading Room is a thoughtful newsletter by retired Marine Corps intelligence officers Dave Gran and Phil Gentile, curating and reviewing essential reading on military history, strategy, and national security. It connects classic works and timely new books to today’s conflicts, fostering informed discussion for professionals and interested civilians alike.
Big Serge is a widely read history Substack offering in-depth, analytical coverage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russian history, and military theory, alongside detailed explorations of maneuver, naval warfare, and global conflicts. Its posts combine careful research with a strategic lens, making complex military events accessible and engaging.
The Tactical Notebook offers in-depth, fact-driven articles on military history, focusing on European and American armies from 1900-1950. With over 600 articles, it also includes updated pieces from its original '90s print publication and translations of foreign-language materials.
Alex is a New York Times bestselling military historian and author of The First Wave, The Bedford Boys, The Liberator, The Longest Winter, Against All Odds, and Patton’s Prayer, as well as a journalist, public speaker, and historical tour leader.
My lovely wife offers a delightfully curious history newsletter that chases everyday questions down unexpected rabbit holes, uncovering strange, fascinating stories from across time—one delightful brain-train derailment at a time.
Hangar Flying is a weekly aviation and history newsletter from the creator of PilotPhotog, blending pilot stories, aviation history, behind-the-scenes project updates, and airshow photography. Think of it as hangar talk in written form—a relaxed, community-focused space for sharing experiences and a love of flight.