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#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus observe that the new emperor is promoting Moscow and Beijing as respected rivals and worthy great powers. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michaelis_Vlahos 1718 Rome

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus observe that the new emperor is shedding the bootless and light-fingered burden of Ukraine to the vassal allies of the EU. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michaelis_Vlahos 1879 Aesop animals

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus recognize the imperial project underway in the American Empire, beginning with reordering the legions. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michaelis_Vlahos Sabine Women intervene

16/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 1937 BERLIN

15/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis 1936 WITH DRIVER JULIUS STRECK

14/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis 1936

13/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis 1936 GREETING SONJA HENIE

12/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS

11/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 1934 VIENNA

10/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 2932 Bundestag with Goring presiding. BERLIN

9/16: MOST STRONG SECOND PLACE IN THE BUNDESTAG: Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis Hardcover – September 6, 2022 by Charles Spicer (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history’s greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 1930 Bundestag

PREVIEW: Author Charles Spicer, "Coffee with Hitler," relates the frustrating story of the unsuccessful Oster plot to remove Hitler from government in September 1938. More later. September1938. Chamberlain pronounces success.

PREVIEW: Author Charles Spicer, "Coffee with Hitler," presents the puzzle of Joachim von Ribbentrop, who joined the NSDAP as a prosperous merchant claiming he could charm London, but turned violently anti-English after being mocked by London society. More later. 1939 Ribbentrop arrives in Moscow

PREVIEW: USAF: General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret.) notes that the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, was one of two F-16 pilots defending Washington on 9/11. More later. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hes-real-general-how-trump-chose-dan-caine-be-top-us-military-officer-2025-02-22/ North Korean Mig-15 pilot

#OzWatch: CORVID & CANINE COGNITIVE CONVERGENCE. Jeremy Zakis, New South Wales. #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety https://www.ft.com/content/61950379-f7d0-45c9-9903-9e38903b8a42

#OzWatch: Bazball tries again. Jeremy Zakis, New South Wales. #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-champions-trophy-2025/england-hope-bazball-fires-in-champions-trophy/articleshow/118410922.cms 1940

#OzWatch: Eastern Brown in the Sydney café W.C. . Jeremy Zakis, New South Wales. #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety ps://au.news.yahoo.com/snake-catchers-mind-blowing-find-in-cafe-bathroom-amid-warning-over-spate-of-hospitalisations-021328557.html 1890

#OzWatch CYCLONE TO BE NAMED ALFRED. Jeremy Zakis, New South Wales. #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1873 AUSTRALIA

#BORDER: CLOSING. @MICHAEL_YON. #FRIENDSOFHISTORYDEBATINGSOCIETY 1912 RIO GRAND VALLEY

#DARIEN GAP: CLOSED. BUT BUILDING A BRIDGE TOWRD COLOMBIA. @MICHAEL_YON1927 GAO