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In March 1942, Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, proposed the formation of an Intelligence Assault Unit. Me = Dave; historian, educator, rugby fan, FINS
Merseyside, UK
Joined November 2020
#OTD 1944 - 30 AU enter Rennes alongside lead elements of @USArmy 8th Division. They head for targets within the town. @Commando_Ops @SiBiggs @RMHistSociety @TheIanFleming .#WW2 #RoyalMarines #RoyalNavy #Commandos
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RT @authordlewis: It's official. The new book steams onto the horizon October this year, but you can pre-order now!.
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RT @HistoryRage: Have you enjoyed this week’s Patreon episode? 🎧✨ Then please do check out Dave’s work on 30 Assault Unit and its history:….
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Another successful presentation done!.Thank you Staffordshire Regiment Museum!.@Commando_Ops @authordlewis @MercianRegiment @RoyalMarines @TheIanFleming @WeHaveWaysPod .#ww2 #Aegean #JamesBond
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 THIS WEEK ON PATREON & APPLE 🚨 Fleming’s unit didn’t just dream—30AU delivered. Their intel shaped the Sicily invasion.….
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All set up and ready to go. @Commando_Ops @TheIanFleming @MercianRegiment @authordlewis.#royalmarines #royalnavy #ww2
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RT @ric_cole: A huge THANK YOU to the lovely team at @TheIanFleming Publications for gifting a complete set of @007 James Bond books to the….
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨You’ve seen the movie—now meet the mind behind the madness. Ian Fleming helped dream….
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Finally discovered the location of this photo of the OG's of 30 Commando (survivors of 40 Commando from Dieppe raid) after Op Torch. Taken on board HMS Fleetwood by Lt Curtis himself (hence his absence from the photo) on 15 Nov 1942.@Commando_Ops @RoyalMarines @RoyalNavy
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 THIS WEEK TO SUBSCRIBERS🚨 Forget fiction—30 Assault Unit’s real-life ops were even wilder. Dave Roberts tells #HistoryRa….
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Charming, connected, and full of wild ideas—Fleming was no passive desk jockey. Discove….
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 Forget the tux. Ian Fleming was central to WWII intelligence—at the heart of every major Bri….
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RT @HistoryRage: 🚨 TOMORROW FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨.🕵️♂️✨ Ever wondered about Ian Fleming's real-life adventures beyond the pages of James Bond?….
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When you go away with no intention of seeking anything #WW2 , but it just pops up!.#SAS #BattleofBritain #RAF #Belgium
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RT @SiBiggs: Buonaparte inspected the Royal Marines, who were generally fine-looking young men, with much satisfaction; he inspected their….
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#OTD 1907 - Trevor James 'Sancho' Glanville is born. Glanville was one of 30's most important and influential officers. @Commando_Ops @RMHistSociety @RoyalNavy @TheIanFleming @RoyalMarines .#WW2 #soe
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